Magico M3's on order!

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Originally Posted by docmd2010

The S7 was my second choice. The presentation is overall more grand. This speaker is really meant for big rooms (probably bigger than or equal to 500 sq. feet) although it would work in medium rooms if they are well treated. If you like to listen to super dynamic stuff, like rock music or ultra dynamic classical than the S7 would work better. The M3 is a much more refined speaker, it's midrange clarity is unlike anything I've ever heard. It's a deceptively small speaker for what it does and it throws a ridiculous image. The top end is very clean and not harsh. I thought that the midbass in the M3 was a lot faster and staccato.

The S5 has a similar sonic signature to the S7 but less bass (smaller bass drivers). I found the midrange to be somewhat muddier than the M3.

Thanks for the input! It sounds like you chose wisely. I believe the M3 incorporates tech from the Q & S series and sounds like the best of both worlds. Jim (Still-One) mentioned Nagra and I can say for me transformed the way I hear music. I was looking for an amp that would be able to power any speaker and also work well with my HT plus 30 watts class A. I think i've never used more than about 10 watts and have been truly happy with the sound. I'm excited to see where you end up.

Dave