I have been a long Magico fan. Started with S1 then S3 then S3 mk2 and finally S5 mk2. Everyone agrees on Magico's impeccable build quality and top notch design. I still think the S3 the best looking, along with M2. It's the bass quantity (not quality) that has continued to bother me. I can hear the note (quality is there), but the bloom and the ample quantity to help them sound like live real music.....is missing. Associated equipments are all in the same league, including chord M scaler/Dave DAC, Soulution pre power, and synergistic research SRX cabling throughout. Then, my audio dealer, who has become a friend through all these years, recommended Von Schweikert speakers. The following week, I listened to their new mk 2 version of VR 55 active, which is pretty much similar $ as M2, and I just ordered a pair right there and then. They were simply amazing. The bass that I have been missing in all the right quality and quantity was there along with awesome mid and high. I am glad I did not get to listen to their more expensive ultra range because I would have way overextended my budget.
Magico vs the world
Everywhere I look I only see people (end users and professional reviewers) raving about magico. Build quality, incredible sound, etc... everyone just loves them, especially the modern series, A3, M series, S series (mk2 variant). It is impressive for sure. But I am curious, what speakers have you heard that you compared to magico that you like as much or maybe even better?