My two cents: Brilliant choices! I recently sold my beloved Serafino's. For almost a year I was exploring Sonus Fabers line-up. I started with the Electa's then moved to the Olympica Nova V's, then to the Serafino's. The bottom line is : the magic really starts at the Serafino's with Sonus Faber. Unbelievable Soundstage, Pinpoint imaging, amazing midrange, but for me they had an Analog sound that I just didn't care for. I now own the Harbeth 40.3's and I'm 85% sure this is my forever speaker. Picky placement, lots of work dialing in, the best midrange EVER, a slight sparkle on the top end, bottom end is beautiful (when dialed in).
Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD
Looking at upgrading my speakers and I have no in home demo options.
I am looking at spending up to 25K.
Magico, Sonus faber, Harbeth are in the running.
I listen to beatles, Dead, CSNY, Eagles.
I have a Mcintosh MC462, MC22 and a just ordered Berkeley Alpha Dac 3.
I was leaning toward the Harbeth or SF but just read a great review on the MAgico A5.
Still working on buying a streamer to feed the system.
Looking for some thoughts.
Thanks