Best amp for Sonus Faber


Which integrated amp do you believe is the best match for Sonus Faber Olympica Nova (and why)?

Currently using Luxman 509Z - and have just bought Olympica Nova III. 
 

I’ve heard a lot of different views: Hegel, Accuphase, McIntosh etc  

Keen to hear thoughts and experiences - and any which a big mismatches too!

 

stephenwerner

If you’re after tonal richness, dynamic range, exquisite midrange and outstanding transparency, consider Accuphase E-4000 or E-5000. I own E-650, one of the best decisions I’ve made in my 20+ years of audiophile journey. 

Congrats on your new speakers, they are gorgeous! 

This depends on what specific improvements you’re looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you.  Also, what’s your budget and are you looking for new or used?

@stephenwerner 

Sonus Fabre are considered a warmer speaker so I’ll bet a top neutral amp would pair well. The Boulder 866 is exceptional. Good luck in your search ! 

I've always liked the Luxman/Sonus Faber combo. Your 509Z is actually the first one that comes to mind since in my opinion it is a little more punchy or full bodied than some of the others. Especially the tube designs. As someone said above I think you might have a hard time beating what you already have. 

Plenty of advice above my post.  Mostly from people who do not own a Sonus speaker.  We own the Stradivari speakers.  We are a manufacturer of audio components and a repair facility so we have heard so many amplifiers on these speakers.  If you are looking for an integrated amplifier I would start with the Line Magnetics.  It has great transformers which is where the music starts.  Recently we have heard the Niagara mono blocks and an older VAC Ren 30/30 300B. The VAC stereo amp made for a most enjoyable listening experience.  The Niagara had a little more heft/weight to the sound but the VAC was simply more enjoyable.

Happy Listening.