OK Audiogon, help me out please

@robert53 

The gear is  MICHI P5 & S5. E.A.T. B Sharp TT (99% of what I listen to is vinyl)

Parasound JC3jr phono amp

The room is approximately 11' X 11'. One window @ ground level. walls are cinder block w/  wood panels. Due to the layout of the room, moving speakers to different locations within the room is not real feasible.

I have to go back to Milwaukee today, and I plan on comparing the Silver to the Gold a bit more in depth. After that I am going to go to the SF dealer and see what we can work out for an in-home trial. I can get the MA's in-home, so I'm going to run with that option.

@robert53 

Forgot to add, I listen to mostly rock and blues.

@justlance   With room dimensions of 11X11 both speakers appear too large. Have heard the SF Sonetto G2 V, a diet of Rock/Blues might not play to its strengths.

"The problem with my current speakers are they seem very bright in the mids and harsh in the upper."

So, why would you shortlist another Monitor Audio speaker if you aren't thrilled with the sound you get from the one you have now?

It's not like there aren't dozens of viable options out there.

If you don't like Malbecs, perhaps try a Pinot.

Justlance axpona will be on April 11 to 13. From Milwaukee to Scaumburg Illinois, it’s 1.5 to 2 hrs drive.Plenty of speakers you will be able to listen. Monitor Audio are not for everyone, they are good speakers. It looks like Sonus Faber are the right one for your sound preference.