New Magico A1 Bookshelf Speakers!

Hi yyzsantabarbara -

Unfortunately, I have not gotten the chance to demo the A1s.  

So far, Magico does not have a dealer in the state of Colorado. Closest one is in New Mexico.

Which does not make me feel comfortable if a brand is not even local.

Go figure.

Take care...

Thanks for the update.

I called the local dealer the other day and they have the A1 available for demo. I will go have a listen. I was told that the speakers can be placed close to a wall on a bookshelf but it will not sound nearly as good as on stands with a little distance to the back wall. I was wondering if the sealed design made placement different from rear ported designs.

I was planning on putting a bigger speaker in my office but a bigger room opened up for that so now I am going to circle back on monitors, like the A1, which are more appropriate for the smaller space.

The new Canton Reference 9K's are on the market now

Anybody hear these speakers driven by a stereo or mono Benchmark AHB2 amp? I heard the bigger Magico A3 with my now sold stereo Benchmark AHB2 and it was not good. I would like to get the AHB2 again. I am thinking a mono configuration would solve the issues I encountered with the A3 and also needed with the A1.

I have the A1 on stands with Luxman 590 AXII. 
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Heaven.