Magico - a new Mini?

Btw,I mispoke....The Pre was an Audio Research "modded" SP-15...not an SP-10(though I used to own both)! Sorry!

Sirspeedy,
Accurate description of what I am experiencing myself. That is with the VTL MB-450 III. I am, however, curious to hear the Q1. I actually like the look and was told that they will have better power handling and even greater bass extension then the Mini. That could be interesting.

No arguments from me-:)

Just Released Q1 Specs,

http://magico.net/Product/Q1/Q1_05.php

Sensitivity: 86db
Frequency Response: +/- 3db 32hz-50khz

Cant wait to hear them!

I really hate when companies give their specs as "Room Average Response". It is totally worthless (what room???). Test the speakers in an acoustic chamber.... like the engineers they claim to be. If they want to spec in room as well as acoustic measurements that would be great.

Anyone buying in this price range will understand the BS in the measurements and read right through them. We all understand how the room effects the response, at least give us a clean slate to start with. I would be ashamed to put out material like that if it were my company.

Look at the stereophile measurements of the V3. They are -5 db at 30hz but get flat down to 20hz in room... I am very curious to see real measurements of the Q1 to see if they stretched the response.

Other brands give accurate measurements all the time. Revel gives in room and acoustic chamber, B&W is one of the few to give distortion (round of applause) and Thiel is down right honest.... as customers we should expect the same out of every brand.

it just gets old, nothing agents Magico they just happen to be the topic of discussion at the moment.

rant over.