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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?

 

nyev

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@nyev :

I’ve come to realize that all I’m looking for is exactly the sound of my current 803 D2 speakers with a touch more detail and better imaging. To me the 802 D2’s seem to fit that bill. I hope! 

Sometimes, grass is NOT greener on the other side. Also sometimes, what we have and like is the best for us. If not broken, why fix it.

 

You probably know this, but the D2 is two generations ago. Current version is D4, launched last year. And given the size of your room, the 802 or the 801 would work best.

 

Full disclosure, I am a bit biased, as I own the 803 D3s. Unless I will become rich some day (highly unlikely), the B&W are my speakers. If I were to upgrade, would be the 802 D4.

 

 

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