Sonus Faber speakers

@samzx12 I was curious on how much an impact of the construction methods and the 'upgraded' speakers would have on performance.

I ultimately upgraded from the Sonetto V to the Olympica Nova 5 when given a trade in opportunity that was too good to pass up.  And the sound difference is significance.

Good point mrklas about the construction. Looks like the top and the bottom of the cabinet are more rigid now so that could help with the speed or accuracy of the drivers. That is from my research and what I have seen 1st hand the main difference between the older and newer models.  The Nova series overall are quicker and have more "attack". 

Oh WOW I would love to have the Nova 5.  Congratulations with that purchase. What amp are you using?

@samzx12 Thanks...I have a McIntosh (amp/pre) MC 302 & C2600 .  I was lucky to pick them up last year as a demo unit.  

What are you using to drive your speakers?

Nice setup. Does the MC302 drive them well? Appears you have plenty of warmth. 

I did have an ARC Ref 110 but I sold it recently and picked up a Ref 150 however, I had to send it back due to a few issues with the amp. Now I am searching again. Shortlist is a Pass Labs solid state and possibly another ARC but I think the Olympica's need good solid state power to overcome the 80-120Hz range impedance dip. 

mrklas does the 302 drive your speakers adequately at higher db levels say above 90 db’s ? Or does it near the power guard threshold up there ? I’ve had my senettos on an 8900 and now a pair of 830’s and up around 90 db’s both amps are near protection mode.