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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
kofibaffour
268 posts
 

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? 

 

@rock112 

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rick_n
317 posts
 

Outstanding.  If the room sounds as good as it looks it will be audio nirvana.  Enjoy the music! 

rock112 OP
14 posts
 

@rick_n thanks. And yes, it does sound good(at least to me). 
@kofibaffour  thank you for your inputs and glad to know that I have the right amp. As for the Sonus Faber sound, I have demoed them before (Olympics novas, Maxima Amati’s, and their higher end models). Just that I did not have an opportunity to demo the Amati G5 before purchasing them. However, now that I have them, no regrets at all.

kofibaffour
268 posts
 

@rock112 ah seems I misunderstood then. Enjoy your media on them👍🏾

ghdprentice
7,753 posts
 

Nice. Beautiful aren’t they? Not only do they sound great... they are simply gorgeous.

I have a friend that set up a system in a room very much like yours. We worked on room treatments and positioning for about a year (obviously very part time). The sound of the initial set up was absolutely (like yours), completely and totally in a different league when done. There is lots of potential there.

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