Used Magico V3 or Rockport Mira 2

You could try contacting Goodwin's High End. They carry both brands. FWIW, I compared directly the Magico V2 to an $18K pair of Rockports (unsure of model name) in the same system at the dealership. I much preferred the V2 in the system on that day. The sound was much more coherent and sounded more like music. I only listened to analog records and no HT. For HT, the Rockports might offer more bass.

Wow! The V2 is/was their entry line. And it was better? That is amazing.

I actually disagree with Peter's take. I Have heard the Mira 1 (many times), Ankaa and Acquila and the V2/V3 at Goodwins and personally the Magicos (either model) are sterile and analytical sounding and for me the Rockport Miras sounded very musical. Also the bass is very different: Magico has sealed enclosures which give you quick, punchy but dry bass, whereas the Rockports will go deeper, still have great control and articulation but are much more textured in the bass. I have not heard the Mira 2s yet but talking to the folks at Goodwins, they say they are a material improvement over the original versions. If that is the case, for me, there is no contest. If you want hifi artifacts then Magico is the one to go with, if you want musical and emotional engagement than Rockport is the one for me. Of course, that is my opinion and Peter clearly had a diametrically opposed take on the comparison, so I would say the only real way to make a decision is to seek out an audition of both. As peter said, Goodwins in Boston carries both, so if you can get on a plane and arrange for a comparative audition, that will be your best way of deciding which way to go.

Good luck.

Rockport also offers a center channel -- magico does not