When I was at RMAF I listened to the Magico S5, I believe the Rockport and Atria and the Joseph Audio Pearls. Granted these were not long listening sessions but if I had to choose it would be Joseph Audio, Rockport and Magico. It just depends on the attributes you are looking for in a speaker. I tend to like speakers that aren't as analytical.
Magico S5 or Rockport Atria
I have gone through a process to select new speakers. I have come down to the Magico vs Rockport. I do like both of them. My goal is to find a speaker with a high level musicality over all other attributes. My biggest concern with these two speakers is that I end up with listener fatigue after long listening sessions. I really have no way to evaluate this during relatively short auditions. Would love to hear from anyone who has experience with either of these speakers.
(Music I listen to most: rock, jazz and female vocals. Amps Pass Labs XA 60.8, AR Ref 6 Pre, sources vinyl and streaming, largeish listening room).
(Music I listen to most: rock, jazz and female vocals. Amps Pass Labs XA 60.8, AR Ref 6 Pre, sources vinyl and streaming, largeish listening room).