Sonus Faber Extremas For Sale !

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Amp_Nut
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#1 erstellt: 16. Aug 2008, 18:11
I have upgraded to new Speakers, Pre & Power amplifiers.

Hence, have no option but to sell my beloved Sonus faber Extrema Speakers.






NOTE: The pictures above are taken from the net and are NOT of the pieces on sale. Actual pics available on request.


The Extremas are Legendary speakers. When launched around 1992 they were priced at US $ 12,000.


Made from solid wood, the Extremas weigh a massive 40kg or 88 lbs.

This is what Stereophile had to say :


The Extrema represents one of the fullest expressions of the art of speaker design: performance rules absolutely, price only being a minor consideration. (If you're building the speaker equivalent of an Italian supercar, why should cost be important?)



Built by ( and considered by some as his best product) Franco Serblin who started Sonus faber - Italy; in 1982, the Extremas are unique in many respects.

They are 2 way Stand Mount speakers, and use the legendary Esotar Tweeter... which today costs US $ 750 per tweeter !

The Extremas use Only 1 Resistor + 1 Inductor in their crossover, and Specifically avaoid the use of a Capacitor. The simple Cross Over minimises Phase Shifts, resulting in breathtaking realisim of sound delivered.

The Speakers are fairly power hungry, and i would recommend an amp of atleast 80 Watts ( Solid State) or 40 Watts of Valve driven power.

I LOVED the (Un-usual) combination of the Prima Luna prologue-2 Integrated Amp Driving the Extremas.

Stereophile has given an Extremely detailed and informative review of these speakers at :

http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/915/index.html

Even if you have no intention of buying these speakers, please read the review, to appreaciate a simple and straight-forward design approach adopted by Franco Serblin.

The Sonus faber Extremas are RARELY available in the Pre-Owned market, and when available, are priced (at Audiogon) for US $ 2500.

( I know of a Delhi Seller asking for Rs 2 Lakhs for a pair).

My Sonus Faber Pair is on sale for Rs 1,00,000.

I have used them with (decent) Locally made ) Indian Stands, priced at Rs 20K, but will include these free with the Speakers.

Buyer pays Freight.

(No Obligation) Auditions are most welcome. Please bring yr own music, and let me know a day in Advance. I am based in Mumbai.

If you have any questions, do ask.

These speakers are in Good condition given their age. All drivers are original, and not repaired / tampered.

If you are looking for Realism, Imaging, detail and engaging music ( they also pack a whallop - Try Kondo Drums ) you MUST listen to these.

I will miss these speakers ....
Arj
Inventar
#2 erstellt: 17. Aug 2008, 05:32
I just wish you had put this out on sale last year
square_wave
Inventar
#3 erstellt: 17. Aug 2008, 17:10
Great pricing for a Classic speaker.

I am sure you are upgrading to something special...
Amp_Nut
Inventar
#4 erstellt: 17. Aug 2008, 17:52
Hi SqWv.,
Thanks for your comment.

I have upgraded to....

My 'New' ( Pre-owned ) system is :

Amplifiers : 2x Gamut M200 Monoblocks ( 200 Watts / Channel)

Speakers: Revel Ultima Studio loudspeaker
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/302/index.html

Speaker Cable: Transparent Audio - "Plus Bi Cable"

Pre-Amp: Audio Research LS 26
http://www.arcdb.ws/LS26/LS26.html
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/audioresearch_ls26.htm
http://www.audiorese...%20LS26%20Review.htm
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/amp/messages/12/128351.html


Source: Denon 2900 Universal Player ( Due for change)


As a result, my old components are up for sale.
square_wave
Inventar
#5 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 06:19
Now that is what I call an upgrade

Best of luck on your sale and enjoy your new gear.

That denon will surely have to go now
Amp_Nut
Inventar
#6 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 06:52
Yah !

But a Significant Upgrade to the Denon touches the Rs 1.5 Lakh Plus price point !!!

Any suggestions on a significant UPGRADE ( not just a change ... ) ?
SNV
Stammgast
#7 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 07:39

Amp_Nut schrieb:
Yah !

But a Significant Upgrade to the Denon touches the Rs 1.5 Lakh Plus price point !!!

Any suggestions on a significant UPGRADE ( not just a change ... ) ?



dCS Puccini :

Upsampling Cd/Sacd player with digital inputs.
World renowned dCS ring dac. Precision VCXO clock.

http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/?p=product&id=1

Also some really big news ;

dCS will shortly launch the new UClock for the Puccini cd player with USB interface. Expected price about GBP 3000 (which is a steal, imo)

With the Puccini Masterclock, Puccini owner can now connect a PC/MAC/Server/Hard drive/laptop to the USB input.The design is a bit special technically too, since the Clock output connected to Puccini Word Clock input improves the performance of Puccini, and the data from the hard drive timing is also controlled by the UClock.

More details expected soon.

I could offer you a home demo of the Puccini cd player, if you are interested.

Regards
SNV
bhagwan69
Inventar
#8 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 08:05

I could offer you a home demo of the Puccini cd player, if you are interested.


An option to consider;

Regards,
Amp_Nut
Inventar
#9 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 08:06
Sir !
Its a GREAT player... and your Home Demo offer is VERY generous.

However, can you please indicate ( or pm me ) the approx Price in Rs ?

No point in me embarking on a fantasy trip !
SNV
Stammgast
#10 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 08:24
PMed.

Regards
SNV
sivat
Stammgast
#11 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 12:28
Amp_Nut,

Your system sounds very impressive. congrats.

I have heard the Gamut amps and i think it is a brilliant choice.

Regards
Siva.
bhagwan69
Inventar
#12 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 16:16

sivat schrieb:
Amp_Nut,

Your system sounds very impressive. congrats.

I have heard the Gamut amps and i think it is a brilliant choice.

Regards
Siva.


Great Speaker & Lovely Pre Amp.
Needs to be 'mated' well.
Set up is critical & so does the 'room' need to be tuned.
Potential does exist.
Lots of work need to be done - power supply & cable 'routing' etc. etc.
There is a long 'tunnel' that needs to be 'travelled' !!!
Prithvi
Stammgast
#13 erstellt: 18. Aug 2008, 16:31
Amazing speakers, have heard them extensively & lovely pre-amp. Heard the Gamut amps are also great. Congrats. Pls do upgrade your source to the same level. Try DCS, LINN, PLINIUS, AUDIO RESEARCH & ofcourse the Gamut CDP.

All the best.
bhagwan69
Inventar
#14 erstellt: 19. Aug 2008, 04:32

Prithvi schrieb:
Pls do upgrade your source to the same level. Try DCS, LINN, PLINIUS, AUDIO RESEARCH & ofcourse the Gamut CDP.


Yes, I forgot that - GamuT CD 3 is an option too.
Hermit Audio has a piece on demo and a 'brand new' one in stock too.............

I like dcS & Linn, I was never a fan of the Plinius [sorry] !!
The Audio Research DAC too is an option [cheap solution] !!!

All the Best !!
zhopudey
Stammgast
#15 erstellt: 19. Aug 2008, 16:50
Wow Amp_nut! Sounds like an awesome upgrade Congrats!
Savyasaachi
Inventar
#16 erstellt: 10. Sep 2008, 16:16
nice upgrade amp_nut..
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