Magico Q7 . . . wow

People who like Sonus Faber sound is unlikely to like Magico as they have very different sound and there is nothing wrong with that. Personally, I would take Q7 over Aida any day (if I have the money and yes, I heard both and also the limited edition the Sonus Faber and I would take Q7 over that as well). For what it's worth, another friend had extended audition of Q3 and Sonus Faber Amati Futura (I think, in the US it is a bit cheaper than Q3 but over here they are pretty much the same price) in his home and went with Q3.

Magico: Ferrari. Sonus Faber: Rolls Royce. Do you want to feel the road or travel in comfort? Both can be excellent. Both can be expensive.

For around $45k, the Sonus Faber Strads simply TRASH the $88k Magico speakers that I heard IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. If you are comparing a sub $50k speaker, there is no comparison between SF and Magico. Magico are dry sounding, non-involving and way over priced.

Good analogy Peterayer. Love them both and could live with either!
Slicing in-between, sport cruisers the likes of Bentley or Aston could be great options too--or even Bugatti if money no object. But until such time, a Hyundai will suffice getting me to places.. ;p

He we go again. We have the audiophiles who like Magico and the music lovers who listen to live music and like the Fabers. I have heard Magico's many times and yes they are an audiophile speaker. Do they sound like live music which is warm and natural hell no.