Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1

Funny you mention a one box solution.  Jeff Fritz gave a glowing review of the new McIntosh MA 9000.  I also may like the dartzeel LHC-208.  So no, I am a music lover and want to get back to just enjoying...

@jglaken...What size is your room?

jglacken
Keep us posted on your buying decision. I hope you will audition the Bryd2 speaker and report back here.
Happy Listening!

“Funny you mention a one box solution. Jeff Fritz gave a glowing review of the new McIntosh MA 9000. I also may like the dartzeel LHC-208. So no, I am a music lover and want to get back to just enjoying...“

jglacken, once again, its your money and your journey but have you selected speakers and is jeff fritz familiar with what you like? Your room? The mac and the dart are quite different. Additionally, the Marten Birds are amazing and yet, much like other manufacturers like Wilson and Focal, the Birds dont sound like the Djangos. Good luck on your journey but be patient unless buyin and selling is also a passion. Not that theres anything wrong with that!

Thanks and you are correct in all you say.  Unfortunately I don't live very close to any audio shops so the chance to listen to various equipment is just about nil.  3-4 hour drives at best or flights to who knows where.
Quite frankly the journey has become a pain in the butt.
You sound like you have heard most everything you have mentioned so far.  May I ask where you live and where you shop?
Thanks,

Jeff