Magico A3 vs. Wilson SabrinaX


Well, coming down the stretch, I can't find a on this forum comparing these 2 speakers. I listened to the SabrinaX, and found them "flat" somehow, hard to describe. Incredible definition and soundstage, but not much knack/dynamic. So, I'm wondering how they would compare to the Magico A3s that I haven't had a chance to listen to. I would be pairing these with a Pass XA25 which should be sufficient to drive them. Or is my "flat" experience simply unrealistic?
trackmoe

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It was a a big Boulder class A power amp - Juice was there for sure! I @ironlung, I hear what you;re saying - I just can't find a place to listen to the Magico in the DC area...There are some encouraging prices for the SabrinaX (and Sabrina), and perhaps I shold try to  listen to them again. I'll try also the Totem Tribe 2 as well this coming week, and perhaps the Klipsch Forte 4 (or Cwl).This is a vast spectrum, and I forgot how difficult it is to get used to "other" speakers that the ones you've had for too long...
I listened today to the Totem Metal 2 - very nice speaker. Also to the Sonus Faber NOva V: Impressive, but most likely need to be well out of back wall.
I would think that the Totem Metal V2 are comparable to the SabrinaX to a degree - Anyone with a similar experience for these 2 speakers?
The notion of impedance is something I have a hard time to understand. In my mind, a lower impedance means a higher output (more dynamics): Am I getting that completely wrong?In other words, If I have a 6 ohm speaker, sensitivity at 91db, then I assume that a 4 ohm with a sensitivity of 88db should be fine to run with the same amp (here a XA25 that you all know). I’m not a sound engineer for sure!!
As a result, I believe that I could run the Wilsons SabrinaX without too much trouble, for instance. Thoughts, guidance?
@james633 : The spike in bass is what I'm experiencing with the SabX -
@daveyf : Yes, big difference between the Sab1 and the SabX: But still, that same issue with the bass, even though to a much lesser level.@kingbarbuda : Thank you for the info re. type of amp you are using - This is helpful - I'm trying to get a place in the DMV area to listen to the A3s...@prof : This description you are making is what I feel. I might get the CWL IV for the sake of it and check out the dynamics they're supposed to offer in contrast@james633 : Gain, thank you for your input. What I'm getting from this is that Class A, 50Watts RMS candrive such 4ohms, 88db efficient speakers. Perhaps not getting the most out of them, but still pretty good to enjoy.

@chrfor : Great comments, thank you! I believe indeed that the Wilson are difficult to match - I’m dropping the idea, though with some regret since they do provide a wonderful soundstage still. I hope to listen to the A5 soon. Als, I’m waiting to hear back from a dealer about the Joseph Audio perpesctive 2 graphene that i had the chance to (too) briefly listen to a couple years ago.I will go back to listen again to the Totem Metal V2 that impressed be quite a bit. I was on the verge of buying the Cornwall IV for in-house demo since I can't find any demo around the DC area, but decided to wait some more. I listened to the Zu Dirty weekend, and found them full of distortion and not easy on the ears... Not sure about their other sets.

Wow, replacing Sasha DAW? I DREAM of these speakers!! Why selling them, I’m curious about this. Switching seems a radical step in sound change, no?

I had the chance to spend more than an hour in front of Sasha DAW the other day. Consistency throughout, generous bass but the right amount, speed and accuracy, what a pleasure. Whatever type of music you throw at them, you're in for a treat, at any volume. Price tag is crazy, and there's not much in the used market, too bad!!

Should i save more and go crazy, or look for cheaper but as good of it ever exists?