I own a pair of Gen1 Guarneri Homages from 1999. 27 years and going strong. I would be worried about the cabinet condition and the leather baffle. Both need regular maintenance. The cabinets need a light buff with a high quality micro fiber cloth once a month to prevent fading and dust from damaging the finish. The leather baffle needs leather conditioner at least once a year to prevent fading and cracking. Unfortunately, as the cabinets age some cloudy discoloration will occur on the edges where the cabinet meets the spine. I believe it a natural aging process and there is no cure. So I am ok with it. I would recommend using the factory supplied cover. It will prevent sun damage and reduce dust buildup.
Please save me from an expensive mistake! Sonus Faber Amati Futura longevity concerns...
Hello everybody! I would really appreciate your informed advice before committing to an expensive purchase. I'm strongly considering a pair of the speakers I've enjoyed the most among all I've heard, Sonus Faber Amati Futura. Now, these are my dream speakers and I'll get the chance to test them at length before buying, but even at used prices they are a very serious stretch to my finances.
I'm not concerned about sound, I'll figure that part myself, but I do worry about any future maintenance issues because they are 10 - 15 years old and I need them to last. I don't know if, or when, will I be able to buy something at this level again, so I need to keep them in good order for the next 20+ years. Down the road, this might require replacing the ferrofluid in the tweeters, replacing the rubber surround of the midrange drivers (the 4 woofers have just been replaced with new ones by the dealer, not sure why, but they should not be a problem I guess) or replacing some aged crossover components, for example.
Is any of you aware of any reason why the above mentioned maintenance operations might not be possible for this particular model? For example if the crossovers are resin potted or for any other reasons? I'm "getting married" here folks, if there is any reason why I should not do it please speak now or be silent forever! :)
Seriously now, I'm worried sick... Please advise!
Thank you!
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Some encouraging comments lately, thank you all. I took the plunge and payed for this pair of Futura. I'll get them home in a few days, after that the (long, as far as I was told) process of burning in those woofers will start. Anyway, let me know if there is any interest in some listening impressions. |
Absolutely! Congrats! |
@knotscott : Thank you! |
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