Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD

Looking at upgrading my speakers and I have no in home demo options.

I am looking at spending up to 25K.

Magico, Sonus faber, Harbeth are in the running.

I listen to beatles, Dead, CSNY, Eagles.

I have a Mcintosh MC462, MC22 and a just ordered Berkeley Alpha Dac 3.

I was leaning toward the Harbeth or SF but just read a great review on the MAgico A5.

Still working on buying a streamer to feed the system.

Looking for some thoughts.

Thanks

efoo11-12-2021 2:01pm

ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 11-12-2021 at 02:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 3 differnt speakers i would get MAGICO however there are big delays.
ryder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,687 posts 11-12-2021 at 02:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you able to listen at the dealers? At this level the speakers need to match the amp too. I’m not familiar with the Mcintosh amps that you own but did not like the MC275mkIV and Harbeth pairing. I would pick the Magico if I were in your shoes. Try to add Marten to the list as well if you can.
efoo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 87 posts 11-12-2021 at 03:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How long of a delay?
gochurchgo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 892 posts 11-12-2021 at 03:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Harbeth is vastly overpriced. Thgeir crossover bares this out.
samzx12 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,218 posts 11-12-2021 at 07:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh and Sonus Faber go well together. I have the Olympica 3 with a MC452 and very satisfied.