Sonus Faber Olympica Nova 1 loudspeaker
Specifications
Description: Two-way, reflex-loaded, stand-mount loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1.1" (28mm) damped-apex silk-dome tweeter, 5.5" (150mm) sandwich-cone mid/bass driver. Crossover frequency: 2.5kHz. Frequency response: 50Hz–30kHz, ±3dB on-axis. Sensitivity: 87dB/2.83V/m. Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Recommended amplification: 40–150W. Long-term maximum program power: 60W.
Dimensions: 14" (354mm) H × 8.7" (222mm) W × 14.5" (368mm) D. Weight: 20lb (9.5kg) each. Shipping weight: 58lb/pair (26.4kg). Dedicated stands: 29.85" (758mm) H × 12.25" (300mm) W × 15.35" (390mm) D. Weight: 32lb each (16kg).
Finishes: Walnut or Wenge with maple inlays, brushed aluminum in titanium finish, black leather; review samples were Red finish (stained walnut veneer with black inlays, brushed black aluminum, black leather).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 0020 (both). Made in Italy.
Price: $6500/pair; stands $1200/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 34. US warranty: Five years.
Manufacturer: Sonus Faber S.p.A., Fine Sounds Group, Via A. Meucci, 36057 Arcugnano (VI) Italy. Tel: +39 0444 288788. Web: sonusfaber.com. US distributor: Sumiko, 655 Wedgwood Road North, Suite 115, Maple Grove, MN USA 55311. Tel: (510) 843-4500. Web: sumikoaudio.net.
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Associated Equipment
Analog sources: Linn Sondek LP12 turntable with Lingo power supply & Ittok tonearm, Spectral MC cartridge; Day-Sequerra 25-year Anniversary FM Reference FM tuner.
Digital sources: Bryston BCD-1 CD player, BDP-3 media player, BDA-3 DAC; Oppo Digital BDP-103 universal BD player; Roon Nucleus+ with Core V1.4 (build 300) stable (64 bit).
Preamplification: Bryston TP-2 30 step-up transformer; Bryston BP-173.
Power amplifiers: Mark Levinson No.534, ML2 monoblocks.
Loudspeakers: KEF LS50.
Cables: Digital: Bryston 75 ohm BNC to RCA; Wireworld Starlight (coaxial). Interconnect: Bryston, Pure Silver Cable (balanced, XLR); Red Rose Silver One, Totem Acoustic Sinew (single-ended, RCA). Speaker: Pure Silver Cable R50 (biwire double ribbon).
Accessories: JL Audio CR-1 electronic crossover; Apple iPhone 6 (iOS version 12); Studio Six's iTest Mic & AudioTools v.10.7.11; Torus Power RM 20 power conditioner; Salamander Designs Synergy System Audio Core Module Equipment Rack.
Listening room: 13' L × 11.5' W × 8' H with flat ceiling, sparsely furnished with IKEA area rug, overstuffed chair. Alcove (6' × 2.5' × 7') in rear wall filled with desk & books. Windows in front wall covered with closed blinds.—Larry Greenhill