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Dream System: Magico + Coincident + Wavelength ?

What do you guys think of this system that came up in my head as my future perfect system.

Magico Q3
Coincident Dragon
Coincident Statement Line Stage
Luxman D-06 Or Wavelength Cosecant

I have heard each of these components separately and think they might go very well together. I own the Dragons so am 25% there. Been day dreaming about this as my perfect system.
Wondering what you think ? What would you change.

I love transparency, low level detail, full bodied sound (contradiction?) and but despise brightness or very forward analytical sound.

Listen to mostly jazz, acoustic, vocals.
essrand

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charles1dad
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4orreal,
That looks to be a very nice system you're planning, the Veritas amp would
seem a fine match with the Magico(in terms of driving the speaker load).
The Dragon MK II "may" work out well also but a 4 ohm tap
would be desirable with that speaker load. With the superb Dragon this is a
case of building around an amp rather than the speaker.
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charles1dad
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I have to agree with Brf and Brownsfan. The Dragon MK II is a splendid
amplifier but I don't believe the low impedance Magico Q3 is the preferred
match. The Dragon has 8 and 16 ohm speaker taps and that would concern
me driving a speaker that dips below 3 ohms. Obviously if you could hear
them paired together that would settle the issue. Personally I believe that
the Dragon would perform to its fullest potential with a higher ohm load
speaker. The Magico probably is better suited for SS amplifiers. Essrand
the Dragon and Coincident linestage would be pure sonic heaven.
Charles,
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charles1dad
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Essrand,
I recall you were given many good speaker recommendations on your Devore Orangutan thread.
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charles1dad
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Essrand,
I'd think either of these speakers would be a good match with the Dragons. I've not heard the Verity but they're certainty well regarded. I heard the Orangutan just once at RMAF 2011 and thought that they were good but I wasn't blown away by them.

You heard both (different room and system I assume) what did you like about them? Given their different design they must sound rather distinct from one another.
Charles,
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Brf,
I don't know how similar/dissimilar our hearing and taste may be. My Coincident Total Eclipse with the upgraded Duelund CAST has been simply fantastic sounding (I know you have the same). If you're that impressed with the Verity Ovation if must be quite special. Brf, as a point of reference do you like Magico speakers? I've heard 5 of their models and I just don't like them at all. I recognize and respect that we all have individual sonic preferences.
Charles,
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charles1dad
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Hi Brf,
Thanks, yes "natural" and "musical honesty" are my must have qualities. Emotion, soul, holistic realism and humanistic communication are vital attributes. It seems I'd really like Verity speakers based on your description. Hope to hear them one day.
Charles,
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charles1dad
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"Epic fail" I disagree with that conclusion, Essrand can have a
fabulous sounding system with a well conceived digital source. Analog
front ends can sound great or not so great. Digital is no different, it's
implementation.
Who says he can't have both sources? I think Essrand is building a top
quality natural sounding system given his choices so far.
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Ebm,
That's why I love a marketplace that provides choices. You prefer the Magico and voted with your wallet, that's good. Others such as Kiddman and myself find the Coincident better sounding, no right or wrong choice. We buy what we individually like and I suspect the Magico will serve you very well, congratulations and enjoy them.
Charles,
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