Sonus faber Electa Amator Ⅲ

摘要

Something tells us that Sonus faber has rediscovered its mojo, and the £9000 Electa Amator III is its herald. The speaker departs from its 1997 prequel, which had a rear-firing woofer and sloped surfaces, in that it features two forward-facing drivers housed in a parallel-sided enclosure with an enormous rear port instead of a second woofer. Its price tag also includes the bolt-on stands, which complete the 'new/old' look, the marble baseplate referencing Sonus faber wood/marble stands of the past. Oh, and the underside of the speaker itself is a matching slab of Carrara marble. With its teardrop grille, held in place by magnets, its sensuous curves, and a finish to make them drool at Heal's, the Electa Amator Ⅲ readily justifies its tariff.