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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
nyev OP
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@iluvboxing , it would require the dealer to travel a full day to get the speakers to me in my house. And a full day to bring them back if they didn’t work out. Typically I’ve found dealers are not willing to do this. However, if I were to compensate them for their time and travel costs, maybe they’d be willing? And then I just keep the speakers if they are okay in my space. That would be very costly if I didn’t like them however.

@fastfreight , I’d consider subs but as I mented on the left of my system there is not space for one.

Still really liking the much less costly used but great condition B&W 802 D2’s from a seller near me. I’ve been in contact with the seller and am considering.

 

fastfreight
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Hi, It took me a long time to replace my Nautilus 802s.

I had a full suite of 5 channel surround in Nautilus with 802s, 805s and HTM-1.

I switched to 2 channel and upgraded all my electronics before trying new speakers.  I think the  venerable Nautilus was the sweet spot in the lineup.

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twoleftears
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If you buy something because it's a good deal more so than because it's exactly the right component for the job, in six months the itch will start again and you'll have to scratch it all over again.

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ghdprentice
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@twoleftears 

 

+1 Well put.

nyev OP
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The issue I’m having, is I find my speakers so much more comfortable and enjoyable to listen to than any of the top-tier speakers that I’ve been testing. I’ve come to realize that all I’m looking for is exactly the sound of my current 803 D2 speakers with a touch more detail and better imaging. To me the 802 D2’s seem to fit that bill. I hope! The opportunity to save money is actually just a secondary bonus.  Assuming the speakers work out that is.

My goal really is just to bring my speakers up to the level of the rest of my system, especially my Diablo 300.  I don’t really need spectacular performance to be happy with my system.  I do want spectacular musical engagement however!

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