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Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?

A dealer called me with an offer to sell their demo Magico M2’s at a massive discount. I was recently in their shop and tested the A5’s with my Gryphon Diablo 300, and I found the bass to be lacking with the A5’s. I think this was likely due to the fact that they had less than 250 hours on them.

My room, while not massive, is on the larger side. Vaulted ceilings that rises to 14 feet at the peak, about 26ft front to back, and open on the sides (house is open concept). There is a large and tall island that separates out the listening area.

Considering my room size, and considering my not so great experience with the A5’s, should I bother lugging my amp into the shop to test the M2’s? I have to travel a ways so it’s a bit of a commitment. But the discount they are offering is about $25k off. And they said it would include the M-Pods.  Thoughts?

 

nyev
larryi
4,587 posts
 

You likely would never get a dealer to agree to an in-home audition, but you may be able to negotiate ahead of purchase the terms for any return if you are not happy.  Obviously, the terms would have to make it worthwhile for the dealer to go through the trouble and to take the risk of damage and to incentivize you to NOT return the speaker, but that would afford you some protection.

I know a dealer who took back a pair of speakers he custom designed and built for the customer that are gigantic- something like 4.5’ x 9’ x 5’ - that required the rental of a small tractor to make the delivery.  I have no idea what was the price for the return.

ronboco
1,118 posts
 

@nyev 

It sounds like your budget is right around the Rockport Avior ii. I highly recommend auditioning these as well. Good luck!

Ron 

drrsutliff
933 posts
 

I strongly agree with @ronboco on the Rockport Avior II.  I am currently using a Diablo 300 on older Rockport Mira II.  I love this combination and it is my understanding that Rockport uses Gryphon amps at the factory.  

bccarpenter
4 posts
 

+1 on the Rockports, but finding a place to audition them could be problematic.

ebm
9,311 posts
 

Rockport is great as well.

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