I agree you should listen to as many speakers as you can. speakers, more than electronics, will show their personality even in a different system. You have a great list, but some very different personalities. I have the most experience with Magico and Sonus Faber. Magico will be fast and transparent and considering your electronics might get close to your target. I've owned two sets of SFs and they are musical, easy to listen too, but can be a little slow and soft in the bass. They are beautiful audio furniture. Of the two and based on your electronics and stated target, I'd try Magico first. I have less experience with Rockport so my opinion has less basis for these, but I think Rockports excel at midrange, do everything well, and pair well with a wide range of electronics. If you are not going to audition speakers, likely the safest choice.
$35000 to $40,000. speakers what would you buy and why?
I am contemplating purchasing my End game speakers. The ones that catch my eye are the Magico M3, Magico M project, Stenheim Alumine 5se, Rockport Cygnus and the Songs Faber Amati Homage G5. My system consists of An Aurender N20 feeding a MSB Technology Premier Dac with Premier powerbaye. Preamp duties are handles by An Audio Research Reference Anniversary and amplification is a pair of Lamm M 2.2 mono blocks. I currently have Magnepan 3.7i's. I love their transparency and inner detail but they do not play in the low registers. I do not want separate subs.... My room is mediums sized. I listen to mostly soft pop, classical and some light rock. I am trying to walk the thin line of tranparency vs musicality. I would enjoy some suggestions and some sound reasoning behind members choices in speakers. I do not want this to morph into a bashing thread. Please stay on topic.
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I like the idea of best in show gear, assuming it is in the price range. I live 4 1/2 hours from the nearest stereo shop, and that could be like calling Best Buy a boutique stereo shop.. you get the idea. |
@rsf507 +1 The Ktema is in the conversation of best(versatile) loudspeaker < $50k |
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