Monitor Audio Platinum or Magico A3

Big fan of Monitor Audio and an owner of same for many years.  Unfortunately, I don't have access to the PL300 II's, so I can't offer any direct opinion on that model.   You may want to consider traveling to the nearest dealer in order to audition them, even if that's inconvenient, since (1) it's not an inconsequential investment to purchase them, and (2) you'll likely spend a lot of time listening to them over the coming months/years....it's very difficult to make a judgement without hearing them yourself.  But, I became a convert to MA's at some point, and have upgraded within their model lines several times over the years.   Best of luck.  

@zzrider
They did not make my shortlist. I am a big fan of good looks and they are stunning.  Also liked the tweeter supertweeter concept.

@jhajeski   
nearest dealer is 420 km away.  Love driving my Nissan - but not that much.

@ricred1 
actually I don't mind being told what to prefer.  A minority view to be sure.  I used to like boomy bass.  I was repeatedly told that was wrong - and wrong it was.

andrei_nz,

Good luck. No more advice from me. 

if you can get a chance to listen to these, run don’t walk.
I have a pair driven by a mastersound compact 845 and the sound is to die for.
www.6moons.com/audioreviews/rossofiorentino/2.html

Having the Monitor Audio PL 200 IIs in a system here has revealed them to be neutral, but not sterile. I find them to be great all-rounders.  Several different speakers tested in the same system, and the MAs are well fleshed out while remaining neutral.