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Monitor Audio Platinum or Magico A3

I am looking to upgrade my Triangle Cellos.  My shortlist was  Magico A3, Triton Reference, Monitor PL300 II, I Magico S3 II, Dynaudio Contour 60,  Spendor D9, Canton K3, Focal Sopra.  (I have not auditioned the MA Platinum or the Dynaudio).

My shortlist now is: Monitor Audio Platinum II and Magico A3.  The Monitor Audio was a Stereophile Product of the year in 2017.  I listen to most music types  except Jazz and Country & Western.  

I would be interested to hear experiences about any of the speakers.  I have, as mentioned, auditioned but have not heard them in my own home.   TIA


andrei_nz
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erik_squires
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OP:

The issue comes down to a couple of areas: bass reinforcement as well as mid/treble dispersion. 

Magico's have super-wide dispersion. In a well treated room, or one with lots of space to the sides, this gives an excellent image and tonal balance in a wide sweet spot. 

Monitor Audio tends to be a little more "apartment" friendly. They control dispersion, and have less inherent bass so when you put them in an average room they will sound better. 

Both are significant technical accomplishments, and to reiterate, you must listen, but keep in mind the audition space, and compare to your own target space. :) 
erik_squires
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Oh, one other point. Magico uses caps which add quite a bit of color, if not scintillation to the top end to some speakers. It's like old Fuji film. 

I make no value judgement, but want you to note this may be happening, so take your time while listening and buy what you want to live with. :) 
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andrei_nz OP
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Thanks guys for the input so far.  My room is a tad narrow but is of 'average size' and I have diffusers to the  rear and point of first reflection.  Associated gear is Pass X150.8 and Ayon Eris Pre.  LP and PC with Dac for source. 
I still have two or three weeks up my sleeve before pulling the trigger.  The big minus for me is that I cannot audition the MAs.  That is why ANY input is helpful.  Thanks again. 
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