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Sonus Faber Amati Tradition or Serafino G2

 

Hello - Literally my first post here. Relatively new to the hobby and looking to build a new hifi system and can use some advice here. 

I currently have a pair of BW Formation Duos (these are fantastic by the way) with Cambridge Alva TT V2 turntable and looking to up the game with what would consider to be forever system. 

I know I like the Sonus Faber sound signature. I am trying to decide between a used Amati Tradition (previous gen) vs Serafino G2 (current model) for the same cost. Both driven by Accuphase E-5000 integrated in a 13 ft X 38 ft room with 9.5ft ceiling. I listen to Jazz (50%), Acoustic vocals (25%), Classic rock(25%). Unfortunately, do not have a way to audition them before making the purchase.

Do any of you have experience with both of these and what would you do if you were in my shoes.

Thanks for your guidance in advance.

rock112

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kerrybh
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I went through a similar analysis a couple of years ago. I had Serafinos and was looking to upgrade to the Amati. Both are great speakers and I have a fairly large room as you do. The Amati Filled the room better, and I thought gave you a little more of everything over the smaller Serafinos.

I had a chance to audition the Il Cremonese And I thought it was at a different level. Not just a larger speaker, with a significant jump in sound quality. Better bass control, more dynamic, and bigger soundstage. I bought the Il Cremonese and I’ve been very satisfied. if you like the SF sound, I don’t think you can go wrong here, all are great speakers, but worth giving a listen to the reference level, particularly for a room your size

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