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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
ghdprentice
7,617 posts
 

If you're going to spend that initially on speaker cables, I recommend DHLabs. 

 

Also, in a year or two when everything is final and broken in, consider something better. I am using Transparent Ultra Gen 6 on mine. If the tonal balance is perfect and all your components complementary this is a great speaker cable. Speaker cable typically the most important, then the power cord to the amp, and then interconnects and power cords to everything else. But I generally wait a year or so to get into those... you want to know your system inside and out. 

rock112 OP
13 posts
 

Thank you @ghdprentice . I will look into DHLab.

dhite71
354 posts
 

@rock112 

How are the Amatis sounding?

I have been considering some SF speakers and just read through your thread.

 

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rock112 OP
13 posts
 

@dhite71 i am loving these speakers and they are everything I had hoped for - I do not see myself wanting anything more. I do not have a lot of experience with hug-end audio, but I have auditioned several speakers at the dealers and  was at Axpona this weekend and came away satisfied that I made the right choice with these speakers. Not sure if this is my confirmation bias, but there were only a few systems that I thought sounded better and they were aspirational in price for most part. Granted these are not controlled tests and in vastly different rooms and equipments. 

Amati G5 to me has detailed top end with excellent sound stage. It has enough  bass extension and slam for my room that I do not feel I need a sub. Although, I might add a sub down the line to smooth out any room modes.

In addition to driving them with Accuphase pre/ power, I recently added a Volumio Rivo Plus streamer. This really made a big difference- imaging was more defined and soundstage more expansive. This just goes to show that they really shine with quality equipment and front end.

 

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