Cool, congratulations. Let’s see photos of your system! Easy to add photos under virtual systems.
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.
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Glad they are working out so well! Having speakers you truly love as the hub of your system makes this journey so much more enjoyable. As you experienced with the upgraded streamer the possibilities for improvements are endless and awaiting for whenever your budget and desire takes you there. Not sure when but at some point I will try some Sonus Faber speakers. I have been with Wilson Audio for about 7 years and love them but really want to see what something like your Amatis could offer in comparison. |
@ghdprentice here is a pic of my system. Hope this works. if this is too small, you can see the picture in my system profile: https://www.audiogon.com/systems/12016 |
The Tradition and the Serafino are speakers with sensitivities at 89.5dB@2.83V/1m and 89.6dB@2.83V/1m IEC standard.
Meaning they’re not voltage hungry devices but on the other hand they both have phase angle relationships with the impedance that lead to them being current hungry. So they may not demand a lot of voltage but they’re current hungry speakers(both).
So long story short, your amp needs to be a high current one and luckily your amp peak current hovers around 40A and average current RMS is 20A so you’re set on the amp side.
You say, you’re a fan of Sonus Faber’s tonal colouration but haven’t demoed them?
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