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Magico S5 Speaker - owners - heard them!

Guys anyone that has heard these can you please provide some feedback. Would love your thoughts and feedback on these. I'm picking a Preowned pair and wanted some thoughts. What are your impressions - amps that match best - what you have heard them compared to?
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kalali
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I heard the MK II model at a dealer showroom a few months ago and I'd rate them as the best sound I've ever heard coming out of a box speaker. They also had a pair of Martin Logan 13a and switched between the two and the difference was stunning. I had previously heard the 13a and thought they were the best sound but the S5 was simply outstanding. The most obvious difference was the incredible balance across the entire frequency range and layering of the instruments within a deep soundstage, even with a sub par room set up. Didn't recognize the gear driving them but the salesman mentioned it was an integrated amplifier made in Germany. Maybe the 13a wasn't getting enough power or room to breathe but it sounded pale in comparison. Congratulations on your purchase. They are definitely keepers.
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I think your ear/brain will be going through a very steep leaning curve when transitioning from highly efficient single driver full range speakers to any multi-driver large box speaker. I've only heard a couple of single driver models from Charney - Maestro, Concerto, and their delivery of music was on a different plane. The micro detail was overwhelming. It almost felt like every single note in the music was demanding my attention. I think the idea of keeping what you have until you try the new speakers is very smart.

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