sonus faber electa amator iii or magico A1 or any other suggestion


Hi,

I'm a bit confused and undecided about which book shelf speakers to choose. Till now I've heard magico A1 live and Proack k1 live, both of them were fantastic, but i think majico A1, in my opinion, sounds better. Unfortunately, i can not listen to the sonus faber elcata amator III it in my country, i can order them, but can't hear them live. I've heard them on video in youtube and i have to say that they seem to be very interesting. Can anyone please advice me, what is the better choice between those two loudspeakers or suggest on any other bookshelf speaker at the price of approximately 10.000$.

Thanks a lot. 

If its important for the decision, I'm planning to buy a vac phi 170 iQ monoblocks. Thanks again.
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Showing 2 responses by verdantaudio

My personal preference is the Magicos.  I think that is a very well made speaker and will match well with your VAC Amps.    

The Sonus Faber is also a very well made and wonderful sounding speaker but I would be wary pairing it with a VAC amp.  The sound may drift a bit dark.  I wouldn't run anything warmer than say....ARC with these.  

You could look at the Focal Sopras 1s.  They are a very nice sounding speaker and should be available through most of the world.  

Kef's Reference 1s are hard to drive but those amps will do a brilliant job with them.  Great bass extension and a three way design rather than two way.  

If you like Magico you probably won't like Raidho or Audiovector.  

I would normally recommend looking at my Verdant Audio Blackthorn 1.  Wonderful speaker, right on your budget.  I can send you some hi-res recordings.  But it really depends on what country you are in as tariffs and taxes can make it impossible.  I will take them back if you don't like them. 


The Sonus Fabers aren't as bright as the Magicos.  Lovely speaker but when driven by a warmer tube amp like that VAC, I worry that it may drift warm to dark.  If that is your preferred sound, cool.  If not, be aware it is a risk.  

The Jadis mentioned are KT120 and tend to be more neutral like ARC.  VAC is a warmer brand.  That is my only caution