8 ohm speaker that sounds like sonus faber

Vienna Acoustics

Do you already have a 70 watt tube amp that you want to continue to use? If so, what is it? If not, if you like the Cremona M, why not look for an appropriate tube amp for them? It is my understanding that the new Cremona are a lot easier to drive than the old ones. I have the original Cremona, but drive them with a tube pre and a SS amp. Have you considered this type of mix?

The new Cremona M is very easy to drive with 70 tube watts. It has a more refined top-end compared to the old Cremona. Much better balanced and neutral compared to old model.

i have purchased the devore silverbacks - and should receive them next week , thanks to everyone for there input.

Congratulations, Rugby1! I have the Silverbacks in my reference system, and although I do not find them to sound all that similar to my Sonus Faber Guarneri Mementos (which is THE ONLY REASON I did not suggest them in my previous reply to your post), they are superbly musical and a perfect match for tube and class A SS amps. Enjoy!!