It would be helpful to know what speakers you've heard so we have a relative reference for making recommendations. That said, I've heard several Nola models and had the Venere 2.5s in my system on demo, which I'd assume have a similar sonic signature to the 3.0s. If warm is your preference and 70s recordings are in heavy rotation I'd skew toward the Nolas. The Veneres are very good, but they are not the warm, forgiving speaker that is the more traditional SF sound. They still have very good tonality to be sure, but the treble has ventured into more incisive and detailed territory that may not work best for your recordings and preferences. To my mind SF is targeting a different customer segment with the Venere line and has designed a voiced them toward that end. Looking elsewhere in the SF line may be a better idea for your needs. Nolas IME are one of those speakers that can provide very good imaging while also being a little warmish and somewhat forgiving of non-audiophile approved recordings. I didn't check the specs of your amp, but whatever way you go you'll obviously want to make sure your amp can power the speakers properly. Hope this helps and best of luck.
Speaker choice : need help between Nola and Sonus Faber
Help! I have narrowed down the speaker choice to Nola Contender vs. Sonus Faber Venere 3.0. Building cabin and the room is moderately large I guess at about 20' X 20' with tall arched ceilings and open to the back. Using Prima Luna Dialogue HP Integrated tube amp. Searching for sort of a warm character and I love speakers with great imaging and may use a subwoofer. Listen to classical rock and stuff from the 70's mostly. Nola's check that sort of unusual and interesting box whereas the Venere's are pretty to look at and have the Sonus Faber name behind them. Thanks in advance