Magico S1 vs YG Carmels


Has anyone directly compared the Magico S1 and YG Carmels?
I have now heard the Carmels and very much enjoyed their sound. They list at $18,000 vs $12,600 for a similar 2 way aluminum model in the Magico S1, which I have not heard as yet. Is the S1 as musical, resolving and coherent from top to bottom as the Carmel. I am going to audition the S1 when visiting NYC early next month. Thank you for your opinions!
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I think I heard the same demo as Larryi at Capital Audiofest several years back. I'm pretty sure a different model floor standing Magico (S5 possibly?) were involved

The two sounded more similar to me than different with the vocal jazz recordings demoed. Both did an excellent job delivering a convincing full range and dynamic 3-D soundstage in the fairly large ballroom. Both were set up well into the center of teh room to do this FWIW. I did not come away with a clear preference for either.

I think it was a YG demo intended to demonstrate the value of their speakers compared to Magico. My recollection is the YGs came in for much less than the Magico's demoed.