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Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
How about the Vitus RI-100.  Dac is an option but needs to be sent back to Europe to install according to one dealer for $2800. plus.I wonder if any tube amps would number one power the Magico correctly and two add some tube warmth.I heard SF Il C... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
I have spoken to Alex at Alma.  Very responsive.   
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
LHC-208 not lac 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
G- have you heard the MA-9000 or the dartzeel lac-208? 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Sorry I missed this one - Room size is 26 x 16 x 9 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Thanks for all of your comments! 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
What are the differences Bird to Djangos please? 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Thanks and you are correct in all you say.  Unfortunately I don't live very close to any audio shops so the chance to listen to various equipment is just about nil.  3-4 hour drives at best or flights to who knows where.Quite frankly the journey h... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Funny you mention a one box solution.  Jeff Fritz gave a glowing review of the new McIntosh MA 9000.  I also may like the dartzeel LHC-208.  So no, I am a music lover and want to get back to just enjoying... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
There is a Marten dealer in Charlotte, NC.  About 4 hours.  I have been in touch.  He has the Byrd 2 on the floor. 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
In addition, I added an Allnic L3000 pre to the system for several weeks.It was used and so broken in.  Did not improve the system, but did no harm either.  Sent it back.  I thought a tube pre would soften it just a little or give it some bloom. 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Thanks,I was reading the Duette 2s were redesigned to only work best against the wall whereas the 1s were more flexible?I am using Aurender N100H as sourceWW Platinum 7 USB cablePS Audio Direct Stream DacSiltech XLR Classic 770iOasis S-200 monos (... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Sorry to be so long...I was thinking of a bit softer sounding, not quite so analytical without losing any detail.  Perhaps no BE tweeter?  I do not listen at very high volumes.  I am limited in placement space although a friend came over and we me... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
Thanks, but was not looking for opinions on my Magicos.  I was asking about the three speakers posted above.  I know what my Magicos can do, well and not so well. 
Focal Sopra 2 Vs Wilson Sophia 3
Even if the Magicos are driven by high current class a mono blocks, they still won't open up without lots of volume?????  Hmmmmm...