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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
rock112 OP
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Thank you so much for your response. You make valid point. I will look into Cremonese as well. However, I suspect they might be too big in our room from an esthetic perspective (this is a family room that our family uses to hangout and entertainment space). I typically do not listen to music more than 75db avg. spl.  Based on your experience, do you think MA12000 would drive these speakers well at moderate volumes?

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rick_n
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You have an excellent integrated in you rack and I would suggest only changing one variable in your system at a time.  Settle on your new speakers and see how they play with your Accuphase. Then, if your not satisfied, audition different eclectonics.  I wasn't recommending the MA12000, just communicating my experience that the Amati's were lacking bass and at reference levels perhaps the electronics were holding them back.  Keep in mind that the SF speakers are already warm sounding and putting a tube pre-amp stage in front of them will only make them even warmer.  

rock112 OP
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Thanks again for your guidance here. Make a lot of sense. Also, would like to hear from other of their experiences with these two speakers. I am just trying to gather as much information as possible at this time.

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