Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen

The new Spatial  audio labs  x5, and x3 have world class Beyma tweeter- mid
and excellent German dipole midrange, and powered sub in these great open baffle speakers in the $6k, $7500range they shoot Waay  above that 
and free delivery,and a 60 day audition return policy they are that good.
check these out ihave owned all types Maggie ml, pure audio project 
these are a a Rare breed these latest from Clayton Shaw are only a few months 
old on audio circle a very good utube video,or utube. Check them out 
I am saving as we speak ,and because they are powered for the sub 8 ohms 
97 dB efficient !!

Yes, my fiance and I were on a weekend trip to Atlanta. David and all the guys at Hifi Buys were great. 

Once again, I will point out that HiFi Buys and all other dealers are wonderful, but until you hear these or ANY items in YOUR ROOM, you are simply winnowing down your prospects rather than making an informed decision.

Please remember, YOUR ROOM is the most important variable in ANY sound reproduction system.

Until you hear both there, you had a great day at a good dealer and heard some wonderful music.  Other than that, I have no idea what will sound good at your home.  Do you?

Cheers,

Richard

I'd be buying an extra pair or two of the LRS vs. spending 3x on the 1.7i which seems like frankly the absolute dog of the Magnepan line.  I own the LRS and can't imagine what 2200 bux would do for me vs. 715 to my door and not messing with the snobby local dealer.

Call Jim Salk at Salk Audio.  His Song3 Encores at $6,000 sound incredible.  Listened to them at RMAF and they were by far the best speakers under $20,000.  Jim sells direct, but uses the best speakers and his cabinet workmanship is custom and really high quality.  Tell him Larry Edwards sent you.  He is incredibly nice and knowledgeable.