Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9


Hi All,

I have been doing some research over the past while and am currently in the midst of a search for my next floorstanding speaker that costs around ~$10k. My other thread that I posted in this forum gave me a lot to consider. Rather than post there, I figured a most focused thread would be a good idea. Now, I have distilled my choices to these 3 choices... I think.

Power: I will be powering the speakers with a SET amp (48W per channel).
Sources: Most of my sources are digital (Roon/Tidal). I mostly listen to jazz, classical and female vocals. I would appreciate a speaker that provides that good, snappy bass where I don't need a subwoofer.
Room: Large room (will be in the living room that opens up to the kitchen and then the dining room). Aesthetics do matter here.

I have received a ton of help through the forums already during my search and have now narrowed down my speaker choices to (in no particular order):

  • Magico A3 - No issues driving these speakers with my amp. Tested and they sounded wonderful. Very analytical and super clear details. Tight bass as well but maybe more weighted in the clarity/details than warmth, even with my tube amp.
  • Joseph Audio Perspective - No dealers in WA or OR so no way to test these but have heard wonderful things about these speakers. Sounds like imaging/sound stage is a strong suit along with clarity. I wonder how bass performance is though as these have smaller woofers compared to my other choices.
  • Spendor D9 - Have not heard these speakers yet but am trying to find a local dealer that has them in stock.
Another one that I am still thinking about is the Daedalus Argos but I would like to hear some feedback on the top 3 at this time.

Thanks!
freesole

Showing 2 responses by shkong78



I believe that Magico A3 will fit your personal taste and go well with LM 805.

Only catch is that there could be limitation of loudness with 48watts.

Wilson Sabrina and Joseph speakers are also excellent ones but with even lower efficiency than Magico A3.


I understand that you want to explore all the possibility within your budget before making final purchase.


My LM 508 will be back this Friday.

If you can drop at my home near Burlington, you will experience how LM 508 sound with high efficiency speakers( Lansce 4.1 and Vaughn Cabernet) with active woofers.

You are welcome on either Friday (after 3PM) or Saturday (all day).

If you are interested in this, please let me know.

Thomas
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Mark of Silnote is also located in Roanoke, Virginia.

Recently I had tried one of his 99$ digital cable and ended up buying 200$ cable whose regular price is 700$.

He has something in his cable technology.

Why do not you contact him to get advice on cables?

He may let you home audition of some of his cables.