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Yep, we are back to smaller floor speakers. Kind of a sad day, I sold my Yvette’s and my last amp today. I also didn’t have a chance to call the dealer to see if they have the maxima. Good news is I have a little time to decide, while I wait for the 12000.
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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I’ve made the journey from Wilson to the ‘modern’ SF sound and the two are very very different.
I think if you like the Wilson sound you should stick with it. It will be really interesting to get your take on the two after you’ve listened to the SF speakers.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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I do like the Wilson sound, they are always one of my favorites at the shows. Which is why I bought the Yvette's. That said, I'm intrigued by the new SF. The only way to find out is to go listen!
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I went to the dealer today and listened to the Guarneri Traditions and SabrinaX in the same room, on the same gear. Unfortunately, they aren't expecting the Maxima Amator's until February. The Guarneri's were first up. They were excellent, presented a very nice center image and wide soundstage. They were very forgiving and definitely on the warm side. Next up was the SabrinaX. I was floored; they were fantastic, as good if not better than my Yvette's. The clarity, soundstage, and bass extension were exceptional. I wanted to like the Sonus Faber, but they were too warm for my taste. The Maxima Amator's are supposed to be even warmer than the Guarneri's. This means, no need to wait; I'll be ordering the SabrinaX.
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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That's why they make so many different speakers and there is a pair out there for just about every taste. Congrats on your choice and enjoy when they come in |
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I understand. I have had the pleasure of a few SF speakers as well as a few Wilson speakers in my systems. Both have very strong qualities.
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They believe about a month, although with the holidays it could be a little longer. I expect to know more next week.
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McIntosh MA12000, Wilson SabrinaX, Bluesound Node 2i, Transparent Ultra Gen5 Speaker Cables, Transparent Gen5 Powerwave, Transparent High Performance Gen5 Power Cables, Transparent Premium Gen5 75 Ohm Digital Cable, Tidal Connect |
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You made a great choice. I think the Sabrina’s are an awesome option when space is at a premium. And as you’ve found the sonic differences between the Wilson and SF speakers are not subtle!
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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