If you buy something because it's a good deal more so than because it's exactly the right component for the job, in six months the itch will start again and you'll have to scratch it all over again.
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
A dealer called me with an offer to sell their demo Magico M2’s at a massive discount. I was recently in their shop and tested the A5’s with my Gryphon Diablo 300, and I found the bass to be lacking with the A5’s. I think this was likely due to the fact that they had less than 250 hours on them.
My room, while not massive, is on the larger side. Vaulted ceilings that rises to 14 feet at the peak, about 26ft front to back, and open on the sides (house is open concept). There is a large and tall island that separates out the listening area.
Considering my room size, and considering my not so great experience with the A5’s, should I bother lugging my amp into the shop to test the M2’s? I have to travel a ways so it’s a bit of a commitment. But the discount they are offering is about $25k off. And they said it would include the M-Pods. Thoughts?
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The issue I’m having, is I find my speakers so much more comfortable and enjoyable to listen to than any of the top-tier speakers that I’ve been testing. I’ve come to realize that all I’m looking for is exactly the sound of my current 803 D2 speakers with a touch more detail and better imaging. To me the 802 D2’s seem to fit that bill. I hope! The opportunity to save money is actually just a secondary bonus. Assuming the speakers work out that is. My goal really is just to bring my speakers up to the level of the rest of my system, especially my Diablo 300. I don’t really need spectacular performance to be happy with my system. I do want spectacular musical engagement however! |
OP, Sounds like you are making progress. I have heard a lot of Magico and Wilson systems. I have always been very impressed… but also, I do not want that. At the highest level you get incredible detail… and natural sound,.. to a point… but you can get loose too much natural organic comfortable sound. I have carefully climbed to higher levels of components and speakers to have a wonderfully forgiving and natural sounding system that exactly appeals to my sensibilities. It really sounds like you know what you like, have a very discerning ear, and are able to hear the speakers that fulfill that niche. I guess the only question is about the electronics driving the speakers you have heard. Do you know them well enough to be able to take them out of the equation (and the venue) when you hear the speakers. My guess from your descriptions is probably yes… but assume you swap Rowland amp (and preamp) with an Audio Research tube amp and the character of all the speakers will change considerably. You are comfortable knowing how this would change the character? To be honest… I have forgotten the electrons you own. Just saying that over the last fifteen years my goals in sounds changed. Speakers were the first change I made, followed by swapping most of my other components to raise my system several levels.
I’m just talking to see if something strikes you as relevant. You have a very good concept of what you want… which can be the hardest part.
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@nyev :
Sometimes, grass is NOT greener on the other side. Also sometimes, what we have and like is the best for us. If not broken, why fix it.
You probably know this, but the D2 is two generations ago. Current version is D4, launched last year. And given the size of your room, the 802 or the 801 would work best.
Full disclosure, I am a bit biased, as I own the 803 D3s. Unless I will become rich some day (highly unlikely), the B&W are my speakers. If I were to upgrade, would be the 802 D4.
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