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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
rock112 OP
8 posts
 

Wanted to provide an update on my system build. First of all thank you everyone for your invaluable inputs. I finally placed an order for the following:

- SF Homage Amati G5 - Like new low hours for a great deal.

- Accuphase C2300 with DAC 60 and AD 60 - new

- Accuphase P4600 - used

Total cost for the speakers and components came to less than the list price of new SF Amati G5. Everything should arrive in a couple of weeks time. 
Now I need to get speaker cables and interconnects that match this system. I do not want to spend more than $500 on cables here.
 

question for the group here - Thinking of getting Worlds Best Cable (WBC) - Ultimate 9AWG and XRL cable for pre to power. Any feedback on these cables? Anything else that is know to be better than these for the price point?

Thanks.

ghdprentice
7,363 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
8 posts
 

Thank you @ghdprentice . I will look into DHLab.

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