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Best monitor: Raidho vs Gamut vs Magico....?

I have been listening to all kind of speakers in the past 25 year or so and it seems that I prefer monitors above floorstanders...matter of taste (speed & clarity) I think.

But when it comes to monitors I have heard many high-end systems like the Q1's from Magico, The Duke-2's from Marten and the Raidho C1.1's. But I didn't hear the new Roksan Darius and the RS3 from Gamut yet.

Who has heard all and what do you prefer and why? Do I miss any top contenders in this line-up?
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grinnell
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I have said it before but i love my Ref 3A de Capos

detailed, great low vol, 92 db eff,
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Magico Q1 wonderful ,stage,bass and great speed very musical.Raidho also great they must have the best cables amp and preamp to sound there best.
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dynguy
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I have not had the pleasure of hearing these monitors but I would strongly suggest you track down the new KEF Reference 1 and audition. It is the best monitor I have heard to date. Lead time is long-I ordered in Novemeber and still waiting but should be getting close now.

It has the best imaging I have ever heard. I mean spooky like imaging. I was auditioning four different speakers at the same time and the KEF got me out my chair and boogie a bit (-: (thank gosh I was alone in the room as it was not pretty) (-: Incredible clarity and musicaql details extracted.

I strongly sugggest an audition for anyone looking at a higher end monitor including those spending much more than the asking price of the KEF Reference 1.

Rick
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