Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
I own LHC208 so I can answers any questions you might have. I have tried it wits several speakers but finally settled down on DeVore 0/96. email me at [email protected] so I can give you my phone number and we can talk. |
I suggest that you audition the Bache Audio 002AB as a replacement for your Magicos: http://bacheaudio.com/portfolios/bache-audio-002ab/ |
Jeff, I looked at the Absolute Sound review of the Gauder Acoustic Cassiano (I always like REG's reviews - he always directs the reader to the significance of a particular design aspect and it's effects). REG wrote that the Guader used very steep crossover slopes, like Joseph Audio, and he remarked that a primary characteristic of the Guader was a "silent background" out of which instruments can be heard clearly, no matter how many enter the mix. What's interesting is that the Joseph speakers tend to impress people with exactly those same characteristics. People talk of a "black background" or a "quietness" and purity of tone. Which is exactly what I heard when I auditioned Joseph speakers (both in store and at home). It really is something once you experience it, and if it appeals it's hard to forget. I've listened to many excellent speakers in the last couple years, including recently the Magico A3s, and none really had the level of "black background" and sonic purity I hear from the Joseph design (which is why they are high on my buy list). It really allows fine detail and instrumental tone to emerge in a way that is non-fatiguing, so either of those two brands - Guader or Joseph Audio - would seem worth an audition. I agree with markalarsen that if the Joseph Audio Pearl 3 is in your price range you should check it out. It's something of a giant killer as far as flagship speaker price/performance ratio goes. |
