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#17662 - 05/19/08 09:04 PM Amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Alexandru Mihaita Offline
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I have just got a pair of Sonus Faber Concertino Domus. Now I'm looking for an integrated amp to drive them with and replace my Cambridge Audio 640A, which served me very well, but I believe is not too happy with the 4 ohms load of the Concertinos; feels overwhelmed in the bass deparment, falling short in the tightness department.
What do you think will be a good match?
Any of you owning SFCD? What are you driving them with? I don't intend to add a sub, I believe there is enough bass in there, only the Cambridge doesn't deliver it tight enough for my taste.
This goes for a music only system, no HT duty for them.

Thank you very much,
Alex
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#17663 - 05/26/08 03:14 AM Re: Amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Lizard King Offline
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go with TUBES!
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#17664 - 05/26/08 02:28 PM Re: Amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Altec Offline
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Cayin makes some tube integrated amps, as does Prima Luna.

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#17665 - 05/27/08 11:37 PM Re: Amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Alexandru Mihaita Offline
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Registered: 04/17/07
Posts: 132
Loc: Springfield, PA
The SF seem pretty hard on the amp. They are 4 ohms with 88dB efficiency (or lack of) and rolled off highs.
Would tubes be the right choice under these circumstances?
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#17666 - 05/28/08 12:29 AM Re: Amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
Altec Offline
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Registered: 01/06/08
Posts: 334
Quote:
Originally posted by Alexandru Mihaita:
The SF seem pretty hard on the amp. They are 4 ohms with 88dB efficiency (or lack of) and rolled off highs.
Would tubes be the right choice under these circumstances?
Probably not, or at least you'd need a pretty powerful tube amp.

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