i have repeatedly heard Magico speakers that sounded terrible. The speakers are spectacular in their ability to accurately articulate the input. The problem, especially with Boulder is incredibly accurate (like Mark Levinson) … studio monitor stuff, incredibly revealing, but without soul. Speakers and electronics that are peerless in accuracy, but lose the music. On the other end of the spectrum my system (see my ID)… Audio Research / Sonus Faber / Transperant.
So, Magico is unassailable in reproducing their input. Incredibly well engineered.