Rockport Atria II or Magico A5

I find Magico interesting. Somewhat dry, damped, and very quiet. They didn't stir my soul but if you like their presentation, there's not many speakers like them.

Hi ebm
I have listened to at least half a dozen Magico speakers in showrooms and at shows with Alon Wolf playing them and always felt that they were somewhat antiseptic. But I had not listened carefully to any Magico speakers in a number of years and the Q7s got such good reviews that I decided to test listen to them last year one on one against the similarly priced Raidho at my local dealer. I much preferred the Raidho.
But do not be offended because we do not share a love for Magico.
I am not the be all and end all of objective opinion here. However, the OP asked. To my ears, Rockport makes very musical and soulful speakers which draw me into the music and are among my favorites. I do not feel the same way with Magico ,although I do admire their heroic construction.
You may have a different opinion and you may state it here. There are many competent professional audiophiles who would agree with you and pick Magico over Rockport and indeed Magico sells many more speakers than Rockport.
Some like chocolate. Some like vanilla. I like Rockport. I don't care for Magico.

This a personal taste thing.  I like Rockports and Joseph Audio Pearls.

Jump on Rockports ASAP!!!!

Another very underrated high end contender not often discussed.
Joseph Audio Pearls. Agreed.