This is a very practical pair of speakers for most people who can afford them, afford a place to put them, afford to sit in this place, afford... oh well, you get the picture. I guess if you want to include the "Planet vs. Planet" level of sound which it generates, go for it. I will pass, not even wondering why anyone would want them.
Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers
Magico has just debuted its new model...the M9. Weighing in at 1000 Lbs ( pity those who have to move it) and being almost 8' tall!
Luckily, they are bringing this speaker in at a bargain basement price designed to appeal to the masses...and unlike the other models in their line, financing won't be needed. Yes, for just $750,000- you can own one of these new models.
This is certainly looking like the new 'norm' for many speaker manufacturer's. Luckily most of us have this as pocket change...luckily.
Luckily, they are bringing this speaker in at a bargain basement price designed to appeal to the masses...and unlike the other models in their line, financing won't be needed. Yes, for just $750,000- you can own one of these new models.
This is certainly looking like the new 'norm' for many speaker manufacturer's. Luckily most of us have this as pocket change...luckily.
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Hearing about that makes me sad. We read all the time about the death of hifi in the US, and it’s blamed on iPods, the Internet, Spotify, and people’s shortened attention spans. But maybe it’s also the ramp-up of prices in audio. Even the less expensive but well-known lines like Bryston and Parasound are increasing their prices far faster than inflation. That surely discourages many potential buyers; the inflation-adjusted US median income has barely moved in about 20 years. Who knows what it will look like in the next couple, with the impact of COVID-19? I do think that $10k power cords make audio hobbyists look stupid. What’s important (to me, and I know to many others) in our hobby is the MUSIC. That depends on the musicians, on a chain of people and equipment throughout the recording process, and finally on the hifi system in your home. A jewel-encrusted power cord may make a difference, but does it really make the music better on a range of recordings? That’s not been my experience. My hat’s off to companies like Schiit, who produce well-performing gear without a lot of nonsense at a price most people can afford. Not to take away from Magico’s accomplishments; but I’d rather see more manufacturers in the Schiit space than the Magico space. |
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