Magico Mini II vs V2 with Pass amps


I am considering new speakers and have heard both the Mini II and V2 in different systems, but not in mine or with Pass XA100.5 amps. My room is small and I value accurate timbre, transparency, a realistic soundstage and lifelike dynamics. I found the Mini II to be slightly more coherent with a slightly better soundstage, but the V2 went slightly lower and is an easier load for the amp. Both seemed very accurate, transparent and disappeared as sound sources. I listen mostly to small scale jazz (Ray Brown, Elle, Chet) and classical (Beethoven and Brahms, strings, piano and full orchestra).

I would appreciate opinions from people who have heard both speakers. Are my impressions consistent with what others have heard, which would satisfy more long term given my tastes? And what does anyone think about the Magico/Pass pairing. Thanks.
peterayer

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Hi i heard the MAGICO V2 I OWN MINI 2 they do disappear they have the best sounstage and coherance . I love violin and piano my room id 12 1/2 w bu 20 l they work WONDERFUL in by room they do need power but they will give your a WONDERFUL SOUND!!
HI Keither. So buy another speaker instead of running down 2 GREAT speaker!!
My MINI 2 need over 250ch i get 400ch into 4 ohms with plenty of dynamics i have Rowland 8T.Also by adding Symosium Svelte shelf under my preamp and Silint Running custom amp stand for Rowland 8T with Symposium Roller Block JR HE Helps maintain GREAT DYNAMICS!!Symposium super shelf under my TW ACUSTIC AC turntable gives me great dynamics on LP as well!!