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.
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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@ghdprentice yes, they are a looker for sure and just elevates the space. I know I can use some room treatment in my room. I will look to add corner base traps and ceiling treatment at some point. Right now I have already spent quite a bit, so will need to ease up on it or else will get in trouble with my significant other -:). Anyways, I am looking to experiment with setup and positioning to see how to improve the sound without breaking the bank. Any pointers on where to start would be appreciated - is 4feet from back wall plenty or will they benefit from more or less? What would you recommend for toe in? |
For most of the time we used couch cushions, pillows, and heavy blankets to simulate room treatments. It was pretty effective and free. Then as time went on he replaced them with ASC bass traps... found some used ones and panels. This will not look good. But just try it. Pile up couch cushions directly behind the speakers and add heavy blankets on the floor in front of the speakers. If you can also have some pillows at side wall reflections (just at ear level). If you can cover all the windows behind with heavy something... should make a big difference. Make sure your wife doesn’t see it. Put it away before she gets home... just the sight will drive most women crazy. But this kind of stuff should give you a little taste of what treatment can do. Good looking ones can be had later. |
@ghdprentice thanks again, for your input. I will try experimenting with some cushions. But I have limited opportunity to do it. I was looking at some used ASC tube traps as well as a possible solution down the line. They do seems to work well based on what I have read. |
