Vandy or Maggy?

Schubert, The answers you have gotten so far lead to the answer you always get when asking such a question. You must audition the speakers. I know you are serious about your music. Its worth the hassle to get speakers that will satisfy.
Would you buy a house without an inspection or a car without a test drive?

All that said, you know I am a classical guy and a die hard Maggie guy. I am in agreement with Johnny that the .7 series have taken a leap forward. The series crossover is much better, and the all quasi ribbon 1.7 has got to get you much better coherence. I haven't heard the Vandy IIs in a long time. but the congestion when the music went ff or fff was a show stopper for me.

Schubert, I have had more than a passing interest in the Totem 1 Sigs for some time. I will be very interested in how these work out for you! Keep us informed.

Schubert, I exorcise new houses when I move in--long standing tradition, almost a rite. Bach Johannes-Passion is the first music played, start to finish, then I start unpacking. Never thought to chase bad karma out of new equipment, but surely the Schubert Lieder would be just the thing for that!
Agree on the Kodaly Op 8. Haven't heard the Starker. I had the pleasure of hearing him about 10 years ago. Even at an advanced age, he was something special.
Sounds like the Sigs are going to be keepers. I recently bought a pair of Ref 3A deCapo Be's to build a bedroom system around. I wanted something tube friendly for the bedroom, otherwise, the Totems might have been on my list.

It just amazes me what can be done with small monitors when well executed. Based on what you are telling me, I do hope I will get the chance to give the Ones a try some day.