1) I don’t think you need to have perfect hearing to enjoy music and to be able to discriminate between different stereo systems. Your brain can fill in missing cues - training/attention is more important.
2) I have the Magico S1 mk1 and don’t feel the need to go to mk2s. Mk1s can be had for around $4-5k. I put the difference in $$$ into a pair of subs and better amps. I think that made more dramatic a difference than going to mk2s.
3) What I’ve noticed is that off axis imaging is excellent. I like lounging around and not plastered to a seat. Even when lounging around away from the sweet spot the imaging is really good.
4) I think I is more important that the speakers fit your room and lifestyle. The sound can be voiced to your liking via amps etc.
5) The S1 is particularly tube friendly because it dips below 4 ohms only above 6k Hz where there is less energy. I am satisfied with a 50W Jadis integrated.
2) I have the Magico S1 mk1 and don’t feel the need to go to mk2s. Mk1s can be had for around $4-5k. I put the difference in $$$ into a pair of subs and better amps. I think that made more dramatic a difference than going to mk2s.
3) What I’ve noticed is that off axis imaging is excellent. I like lounging around and not plastered to a seat. Even when lounging around away from the sweet spot the imaging is really good.
4) I think I is more important that the speakers fit your room and lifestyle. The sound can be voiced to your liking via amps etc.
5) The S1 is particularly tube friendly because it dips below 4 ohms only above 6k Hz where there is less energy. I am satisfied with a 50W Jadis integrated.