Follow us| Sign up for our newsletter Sonus Faber Maximus Amator - Audiophile Floorstanding Speakers w Spikes + Manual + Box For over 20 years High End Audio Auctions has been selling the finest HiFi online, but did you know that we BUY your HiFi equipment as well? Contact our sister company STEREOBUYERS for a fair quote today! All items included are pictured. Items are tested fully to ensure all functions work as expected - any defects and additional service done to the item are noted below. Items are not restored or reconditioned, unless specified. All items we sell come with a 30-day warranty - your satisfaction is guaranteed. Original shipping on returns will be refunded at the sellers discretion. Local Pickup in NYC Available Sonus Faber Maximus Amator Details & Testing Notes Cosmetic Condition:9/10: Excellent - light use, no visible imperfectionsFunctional Notes:Functions as intendedSerial #:321Original Box:YesManual:YesAdditional Items:SpikesShipping Method:FedEx Ground (Domestic) / USPS Priority, Ebay Standard Delivery (International) NOTE: Flat rates in the eBay Shipping Calculator are placeholder estimates. Please contact us for rates specific to your state or country.Shipping Weight (lbs):USA - $350 International - $750 High-End Audio Auctions has been THE trusted source for high-end, classic and vintage audio components on eBay since 2000! Our unique products, unparalleled service and bombproof packaging keeps our customers coming back again and again. We are experts at selling and shipping worldwide, with items ranging from $5 to $50,000. We look forward to earning your repeat business! By placing a bid on any of our listings, you agree to our terms & conditions Click here to learn more Home| About Us| Store Policies| FAQs| Feedback| Contact Us| Custom Tuned Cables _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

SONUS FABER Minima Amator II with Carrara stands That tweeter is a 28mm silk dome with a distinctive phase plug design that echoes the unit seen on the Minima’s pricier Electa Amator III sibling, and that’s no bad thing considering just how talented that bigger standmount model is. The mid/bass is modestly sized at 15cm, but the small frontal area of the Minimas doesn’t really allow the use of anything much bigger than that. The drive unit’s cone uses what Sonus Faber describes as cellulose pulp combined with natural fibres, and the chassis is a thoroughly up-to-date cast aluminium design that’s as open as possible to reduce unwanted reflections. The mid/bass’s low-end performance is tuned by a rear-firing port. The overall performance of a standmounter is hugely dependent on the quality of its support. This is an area where many speaker manufacturers have something of a blind spot, preferring to leave the job to third-party stand makers. That’s never been Sonus Faber’s way, and so we’re pleased to report that there are dedicated stands for the Minima Amator II. It may not surprise you to learn that the stands are a little different. There’s a choice of two designs but the ones supplied to us use hollow aluminium columns that are filled with damping material and join with a heavy base made of Carrara marble. The columns and marble base are separated by a thin, engraved brass plate, mirroring the inlay on the base of the speaker cabinet. This just goes to show just how much attention Sonus Faber gives to cosmetic details. The stands don’t come cheap though, priced at £1450 / $1500 / AU$2995. Expensive, certainly, but they match the speaker well, locking the Minimas into place thanks to a pair of thumbscrews that go through the stand’s top plate. SONUS FABER MINIMA AMATOR II TECH SPECS Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Type Two-way standmounter Tweeter 28mm silk dome Mid/bass 15cm cellulose pulp/natural fibre cone Reflex port Rear firing Sensitivity 87dB/W/m Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (hwd) 325 x 200 x 275mm Any good speaker at this level is going to be demanding about partnering equipment and these Sonus Fabers are no different. In fact, we find them a little pickier than normal thanks to the combination of their impressive transparency and relatively demanding electrical nature. You’ll need to drive them with an amplifier that’s refined and has plenty of poke, but also something that’s articulate. Anything that combines all those qualities is never going to be cheap. We suggest something like the Krell K-300i or Luxman L-509X integrated amplifiers as good starting points. Any source needs to be similarly capable. For this test we use our reference system, comprising the Linn Klimax DS3 music streamer and the Technics SL-1000R record player feeding the Burmester 088/911 MkIII amplifier. We also have the aforementioned Krell to hand as well as a Naim SuperNait 3 integrated to see how the speakers perform with different flavours of amplification. It pays to take time to get the Minima Amator II’s positioning just right. While they will tolerate being close to a rear wall, we feel that their performance becomes a little cluttered and less spacious when used this way, even if doing so adds a fair bit of bass weight. We prefer the speakers around 75cm from the wall behind them and well away from the sides. This way we get a lovely soundstage that’s focussed, layered and spacious, particularly once we take the time to hone the toe-in angle of the speakers. In our set-up, they work best when pointed straight at the listening position, and when placed roughly the same distance apart as they are from us. Sound Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Once up and running, the Minima Amator II prove to be incredibly charming performers. They’re way smaller than most of the competition so it’s no surprise to find that these speakers don’t dig as deeply at low frequencies, or have the same sense of authority as the likes of the Dynaudio Contour 20i. Yet the surprise is that these Sonus Fabers still manage to sound balanced, bold and expressive. It’s through the midrange that they really excel, delivering Nick Cave’s Carnage set in a truly spell-binding manner. Cave’s gravelly tones come through with nuance and texture, the Minimas conveying the emotions in his voice superbly. There’s a lovely sense of palpability here that eludes most rivals, and that draws us into the music. While there’s a good degree of insight, that’s not what marks these standmounters out as special; it’s the ability to organise that information into a coherent and entertaining experience that stands out. We’re swept along with the music in a way that isn’t particularly common, even at this level. Tonally these speakers are more full-bodied and robust-sounding than you’d expect given their modest dimensions. They have a slightly rounded tonality that isn’t strictly neutral but remains balanced enough to convince. While there’s a good degree of refinement here, these are speakers that don’t hide shortcomings further up the chain. If your source or amplification isn’t good enough, they will tell you all about it. We play Dave’s We’re All Alone In This Together and the Minima Amator II have no issue punching out the smooth-flowing beats and generating a pleasingly meaty amount of bass given their size. Lows are taut and relatively powerful but also blend seamlessly into the presentation. We like the clarity on offer and are once again taken in by the Minima’s ability to deliver voices with clarity and purpose. Dave’s rapid-fire delivery is easy to follow and the emotional communication is excellent. Things are sure-footed rhythmically, too, with the speakers conveying the energy of music well. They sound composed yet enthusiastic with tracks such as this, and remain comfortable even when pushed hard. We would still point you elsewhere if you routinely listen at ‘party’ levels, but for most people who have small to medium-sized rooms these Sonus Fabers will go loud enough. A listen to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony shows that these little gems can generate a sound of impressive scale. They handle larger dynamic shifts well, without sounding like they have to strain to do so. Their impressive control comes to the fore when it comes to tracking a multitude of instrumental strands without losing sight of the musics whole. These are the kind of speakers that put the spotlight on the music and allow the mechanics of hi-fi to fade into the background. Verdict Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Could you buy a more detailed, tonally neutral and authoritative sounding alternative for similar money? Certainly. But the musical thrill of listening to these Sonus Fabers is hard to ignore. Add the luxurious build, compact size and the rare aura of ‘specialness’ they have and weve no choice but to give the Minima Amator II a warm recommendation. SCORES Sound 5 Build 5 SONUS FABER Minima Amator II with Carrara stands That tweeter is a 28mm silk dome with a distinctive phase plug design that echoes the unit seen on the Minima’s pricier Electa Amator III sibling, and that’s no bad thing considering just how talented that bigger standmount model is. The mid/bass is modestly sized at 15cm, but the small frontal area of the Minimas doesn’t really allow the use of anything much bigger than that. The drive unit’s cone uses what Sonus Faber describes as cellulose pulp combined with natural fibres, and the chassis is a thoroughly up-to-date cast aluminium design that’s as open as possible to reduce unwanted reflections. The mid/bass’s low-end performance is tuned by a rear-firing port. The overall performance of a standmounter is hugely dependent on the quality of its support. This is an area where many speaker manufacturers have something of a blind spot, preferring to leave the job to third-party stand makers. That’s never been Sonus Faber’s way, and so we’re pleased to report that there are dedicated stands for the Minima Amator II. It may not surprise you to learn that the stands are a little different. There’s a choice of two designs but the ones supplied to us use hollow aluminium columns that are filled with damping material and join with a heavy base made of Carrara marble. The columns and marble base are separated by a thin, engraved brass plate, mirroring the inlay on the base of the speaker cabinet. This just goes to show just how much attention Sonus Faber gives to cosmetic details. The stands don’t come cheap though, priced at £1450 / $1500 / AU$2995. Expensive, certainly, but they match the speaker well, locking the Minimas into place thanks to a pair of thumbscrews that go through the stand’s top plate. SONUS FABER MINIMA AMATOR II TECH SPECS Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Type Two-way standmounter Tweeter 28mm silk dome Mid/bass 15cm cellulose pulp/natural fibre cone Reflex port Rear firing Sensitivity 87dB/W/m Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (hwd) 325 x 200 x 275mm Any good speaker at this level is going to be demanding about partnering equipment and these Sonus Fabers are no different. In fact, we find them a little pickier than normal thanks to the combination of their impressive transparency and relatively demanding electrical nature. You’ll need to drive them with an amplifier that’s refined and has plenty of poke, but also something that’s articulate. Anything that combines all those qualities is never going to be cheap. We suggest something like the Krell K-300i or Luxman L-509X integrated amplifiers as good starting points. Any source needs to be similarly capable. For this test we use our reference system, comprising the Linn Klimax DS3 music streamer and the Technics SL-1000R record player feeding the Burmester 088/911 MkIII amplifier. We also have the aforementioned Krell to hand as well as a Naim SuperNait 3 integrated to see how the speakers perform with different flavours of amplification. It pays to take time to get the Minima Amator II’s positioning just right. While they will tolerate being close to a rear wall, we feel that their performance becomes a little cluttered and less spacious when used this way, even if doing so adds a fair bit of bass weight. We prefer the speakers around 75cm from the wall behind them and well away from the sides. This way we get a lovely soundstage that’s focussed, layered and spacious, particularly once we take the time to hone the toe-in angle of the speakers. In our set-up, they work best when pointed straight at the listening position, and when placed roughly the same distance apart as they are from us. Sound Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Once up and running, the Minima Amator II prove to be incredibly charming performers. They’re way smaller than most of the competition so it’s no surprise to find that these speakers don’t dig as deeply at low frequencies, or have the same sense of authority as the likes of the Dynaudio Contour 20i. Yet the surprise is that these Sonus Fabers still manage to sound balanced, bold and expressive. It’s through the midrange that they really excel, delivering Nick Cave’s Carnage set in a truly spell-binding manner. Cave’s gravelly tones come through with nuance and texture, the Minimas conveying the emotions in his voice superbly. There’s a lovely sense of palpability here that eludes most rivals, and that draws us into the music. While there’s a good degree of insight, that’s not what marks these standmounters out as special; it’s the ability to organise that information into a coherent and entertaining experience that stands out. We’re swept along with the music in a way that isn’t particularly common, even at this level. Tonally these speakers are more full-bodied and robust-sounding than you’d expect given their modest dimensions. They have a slightly rounded tonality that isn’t strictly neutral but remains balanced enough to convince. While there’s a good degree of refinement here, these are speakers that don’t hide shortcomings further up the chain. If your source or amplification isn’t good enough, they will tell you all about it. We play Dave’s We’re All Alone In This Together and the Minima Amator II have no issue punching out the smooth-flowing beats and generating a pleasingly meaty amount of bass given their size. Lows are taut and relatively powerful but also blend seamlessly into the presentation. We like the clarity on offer and are once again taken in by the Minima’s ability to deliver voices with clarity and purpose. Dave’s rapid-fire delivery is easy to follow and the emotional communication is excellent. Things are sure-footed rhythmically, too, with the speakers conveying the energy of music well. They sound composed yet enthusiastic with tracks such as this, and remain comfortable even when pushed hard. We would still point you elsewhere if you routinely listen at ‘party’ levels, but for most people who have small to medium-sized rooms these Sonus Fabers will go loud enough. A listen to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony shows that these little gems can generate a sound of impressive scale. They handle larger dynamic shifts well, without sounding like they have to strain to do so. Their impressive control comes to the fore when it comes to tracking a multitude of instrumental strands without losing sight of the musics whole. These are the kind of speakers that put the spotlight on the music and allow the mechanics of hi-fi to fade into the background. Verdict Standmount speakers: Sonus faber Minima Amator II (Image credit: Future) Could you buy a more detailed, tonally neutral and authoritative sounding alternative for similar money? Certainly. But the musical thrill of listening to these Sonus Fabers is hard to ignore. Add the luxurious build, compact size and the rare aura of ‘specialness’ they have and weve no choice but to give the Minima Amator II a warm recommendation. SCORES Sound 5 Build 5 Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The complete eBay Selling Solution.

STANDS IRON WOOD FOR SONUS FABER AMATOR II EXCELLENCE CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ******************************************************************************************* The total weight 35 kg exceeds the international shipping authorization, only local collection possible. ******* ************************************************************************************ Private sale without guarantee.

Sonus faber mínima amator ii. These are mint condition, beautiful wood finish and sound amazing. I am selling them with the carrera marble stands. I have the original boxes as well. This is from the heritage collection. Beautiful sound to these as you can imagine.

Sonus faber mínima amator ii. These are mint condition, beautiful wood finish and sound amazing. I am selling them with the carrera marble stands. I have the original boxes as well. This is from the heritage collection. Beautiful sound to these as you can imagine.

Sonus faber electa amator ii.I am selling my beloved Sonus faber Electa amator ii speakers. They are in great condition for their age. There is a noticable indentation which I have taken a picture of. It is hard to see from a distance, As you can see they are a matched pair. Feel free to ask any questions. I am starting the bidding at $3300 with no reserve. I would prefer local pick up but will ship securely.

Sonus faber mínima amator ii. These are mint condition, beautiful wood finish and sound amazing. I am selling them with the carrera marble stands. I have the original boxes as well. This is from the heritage collection. Beautiful sound to these as you can imagine.

Sonus faber mínima amator ii. These are mint condition, beautiful wood finish and sound amazing. I am selling them with the carrera marble stands. I have the original boxes as well. This is from the heritage collection. Beautiful sound to these as you can imagine.

I have finally decided to sell my 30 + years gorgeous pair of Sonus Faber Electa Amator. I saw another pair for sale dated 1993 - I must have bought my pair at least 3 years before that, as I brought them with me to the US from Italy in 1992! This is the first edition of the Electa Amator speakers, which Sonus Faber still produces, and have reached their third edition, which you can buy new for $10,000. https://www.sonusfaber.com/en/products/electa-amator-iii/To get an opinion about the sound of there speakers, you want to read the original Stereophile 1995 review, rather that read whatever sublime words I could write for you.https://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/874/index.htmlAs far their look, the pictures should suffice: they are a true piece of woodwork, and the beauty of the Brazilian Cherry is simply amazing.The pair is in great condition - they spent a good chunk of their 30+ years life nicely packaged up in my garage, and the Esotar 330D tweeters diagrams were replaced about 3 years ago (one busted thus both were changed to keep everything balanced and equally aged).

Sonus faber mínima amator ii. These are mint condition, beautiful wood finish and sound amazing. I am selling them with the carrera marble stands. I have the original boxes as well. This is from the heritage collection. Beautiful sound to these as you can imagine.