Magico compared to Tannoy


Trying to leave aside partisanship, how would you describe the approach to sound reproduction and sound character (not quality, though it may be hard to avoid)? I understand they are polar opposites but I’m curious how you’d describe.   
TIA
cantorgale

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Or at least my new Automatic Minis do.  Curious about the upper end Prestige line.  
Full disclosure:
I currently run Rockport Atria II's with D'Agostino Progression Integrated, Chord HMS and Dave.  

I spent several hours listening to Magico A5 and Atria II's in the D'Agostino Progression.   Rockports seemes more involving: Magicos perhaps me focused on detail retrieval.  

Just bought Tannoy Autograph Mini's for a bedroom kit and am enchanted. 

Will listen to GRF'S in a few weeks at a dealer.  Any thoughts with respect to synergy with my current kit?   
Thanks all


@mglik Just the type of information I'm looking for, thank you.   I spent hours with that Magico A5 and Rockport Atria II's before choosing the Atrias.   They seems more cohesive without giving up any of the detail the Magicos are renowned for.   

Question re BBC legacy: I've had Harbeth 30.1 and 30.2s with HSU subs.  Eventually gave them up for Focal Kanta 3s as the "Brittish" sound was a bit "polite" for me. 

I typically enjoy a speaker which details inner voices - hence the Kantas and now Atrias -both of which are voiced more "forward" than the Harbeth.  That said, the Autograph Minis seem to have an entirely different approach than Hsrbeths and seem to present voicing detail as well.  Further, while the Harbeth is known for vocal reproduction, the Tannoys also excel in reproducing the human voice in perhaps an even more tangible/visceral way.  As a classical singer this struck me immediately.  



@mglik Indeed, I am a Cantor.  I started my career in classical singing like you. Best of luck in your endeavors.