I have the SF Serafino and have been very happy with them. I actually auditioned them and the A5 at my dealer with both matched to a Macintosh amp. I went with the SF because I thought they had a more natural sound and we're not as finicky regarding placement. They are also beautiful speakers but that would not have influenced my selection if I didn't like the sound better. I also listened to the top of the line paradigms and Bowers and Wilkins and chose the SF. The sound is very musical, never fatiguing and is particularly good with female vocals. All of this is completely subjective, of course, and I thought the A5s were excellent as well and I'm sure I would've been happy with them. Just like the SF a little better.
good luck in your search
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