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Magico vs the world

Everywhere I look I only see people (end users and professional reviewers) raving about magico. Build quality, incredible sound, etc... everyone just loves them, especially the modern series, A3, M series, S series (mk2 variant). It is impressive for sure. But I am curious, what speakers have you heard that you compared to magico that you like as much or maybe even better?
smodtactical
smodtactical OP
967 posts
 
I spoke to a prominent reviewer who has heard both A5 and NS5000. He basically said they were both in the same league in terms of performance but the A5 has a more inert cabinet and is somewhat more detailed and has a bit more bass. But he said he would be happy with either speaker. His reference is Alexia 2 which he found superior to both but  again not hugely so.
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dznutz
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Aren’t the Alexia 2 right around 60K? If so, I would certainly hope that they can do something better than a pair of 15k and 22k speakers.

The Yamahas are incredibly transparent, if you feel youre lacking anything try out some better up stream components.
gregm
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@lohanimal
What amp do you use with the Magico. On some DArtzeels they sound a bit flat and meh - but when i’ve heard them with Soullution or Constellations they have sounded superb.
I listened to the M3 & M5 with a Symphonic Line Kraft 250


smodtactical OP
967 posts
 
@dznutz I agree the NS5k are very very transparent and detail monsters. Amazing imaging and ability to fill a huge space. Don't find them harsh at all either. Really enjoy them. They seem to really scale with increases in room space.
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