Without a doubt, if you can, buy the M2's they're an exceptional speaker. I have S5's and a very very revealing system riven by Devialet mono's with JL Fathoms subs. The M2'as are not a large speaker but stunning to look at and exceptional build quality. They're easy to accommodate. Most importantly their sound is amongst the very best at any price and significantly better than my S5's which are in turn much better than A5's. All that being said, you will want a pair of high quality sub woofers like JL Audio Fathoms. With that you will have everything you want. They are accommodating of a wide variety of rooms but with such a large room will need additional bass reinforcement. It's not just the bass notes that will improve but soundstage and presence too. I'd also be tempted to explore a used pair of M3 for around the same price, try talking to Josh at Scott Walker Audio. Your Gryphon will do wonderfully with both M2 and M3. As one previous poster commented, Synergistic Research cabling helps enormously with this setup.
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
A dealer called me with an offer to sell their demo Magico M2’s at a massive discount. I was recently in their shop and tested the A5’s with my Gryphon Diablo 300, and I found the bass to be lacking with the A5’s. I think this was likely due to the fact that they had less than 250 hours on them.
My room, while not massive, is on the larger side. Vaulted ceilings that rises to 14 feet at the peak, about 26ft front to back, and open on the sides (house is open concept). There is a large and tall island that separates out the listening area.
Considering my room size, and considering my not so great experience with the A5’s, should I bother lugging my amp into the shop to test the M2’s? I have to travel a ways so it’s a bit of a commitment. But the discount they are offering is about $25k off. And they said it would include the M-Pods. Thoughts?