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Description :
The Sonus Faber Electa Amator 2 is a pair of award winning speakers for the European High-End Audio of the year '98-'99. The combination of walnut and leather won over as the choice of many audiophiles. The standard of craftsmanship of hand made units cannot be undervalued in the days of mass production. The look and build quality of the Sonus Faber Electa Amator 2 are first-rate, especially when supported with the compatible stands. The pleasing aesthetics of fit and finish of the woodwork is an excellent piece of a conversation starter. The quality of sound matches well with its attractive appearance to become one of the most sought after speakers in the market.
One thing great about these Italian Sonus Faber speakers are their ability to portray music with a sensual airy ambience. Sonus Faber speakers may not have the best treble, may not have the best midrange, may not have the best bass and may not even be the most detailed. But it is its ability to create music with heart and soul that sets itself apart. In general, American speakers perform with focus of rhythm, punch and dynamics. British speakers usually have a more pronounced fuller midrange which makes them especially good in vocals and jazz. For Italian speakers, they focus on the highs which brings out the heart and soul of string instruments. Most Sonus Faber users spend alot of their time listening to instrumental and orchestral music. Violin and string instruments sound exceptionally pleasing on Sonus Faber speakers. In fact, some of the Sonus Faber products are named after some of the greatest violinmakers of the past - Guarnieri, Amati and Stradivari.
The Sonus Faber Electa Amator 2 is astonishingly musical and detailed, bold yet refined. The Amator 2 has a more open nature than the Amator 1 which can be even more of an asset if matched right. The sound is also very natural with total transparency and outstanding resolution, even when playing demanding music. It gives life when listening to every kind of music, and absolutely shine with string instruments, piano as well as vocals. Even more impressive is the peerless conveyance of massed strings of violins, which most expensive speakers fail to deliver. It has deep bass, great control and without distortion. The midrange is rich, palpable and articulate. The higher treble is as clean as a whistle, and do not sound shrill or overly bright but controlled and smooth. The soundstage is wide and deep with excellent 3D imaging. They are transparent across the range, sounding real and not synthetic. The Sonus Faber Electa Amator 2 is an example of excellence in the world of hifi sound reproduction.
Specifications :
Type...............................................14 liter two-way with passive radiator
Tweeter...........................................20mm silk dome high-resolution type
Mid-Woofer.....................................180mm high-performance, low distortion driver.
.....................................Copper ring system voice coil. Paper carbonium cone.
Low Bass........................................35Hz tuned, passive radiator with special high density paper cone
Crossover........................................2.5kHz first order attenuated
Sensitivity........................................88 dB/m/W
Impedance.......................................8 ohms nominal
Power Consumption.........................30 to 200 W
Frequency Response........................35Hz to 20kHz
Cabinet...........................................23 individual struts of solid walnut for resonance control
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................22.5 x 38.5 x 38 cm
Weight............................................13kg per side
Miscellaneous :
Made In...........................................Italy
Condition.........................................8/10 (A scratch line at the top surface)
Reviews :
http://cheaptubeaudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/review-sonus-faber-electa-amator-ii.html
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