Present System:
In my present system, I use Magico A3s. They are excellent for their size and price, but can get a little stressed out at times trying to fill the entire space with music. They rest in a 18 (L) x16 (W) x12 (H) Great Room with a huge kitchen off to the right of my listening chair. Not ideal by any means.
Upgrade Plans:
An upgrade is being considered: EMM Labs, SACD, DAC, PRE, Aurender N30, ACS10, and a J Sikora Standard Max Line Turn Table, KV-12 Tone Arm, Opus1 cart, VAC Phone Pre. The Pass Labs 260.8s will be sticking around. They may be replaced later with Boulder 2150s, but that’s not in the cards at present.
I'm considering a second cart for the TT. Not sure which one. So if you have any suggestions here they might be helpful? The second cart would most likely be on the same KV-12 tonearm (Tri-Planar U12 an option).
The Question:
The question I’m now trying to consider is which speakers. I’ve tried many thru-out the last few months and I desire either Magico M3s or M2s. I love their sound and others at this point aren't being considered. While price is not an issue between the two, I understand that the M2 does better in some respects (and rooms) than its elder brother, the M3. And the M3s may be a little large for my room, as the A3s do a good job (but not perfect) of filling it? Female vocals are my main emphasis in listening, but soft rock is also played about 40% of the time. I don’t think there is enough room for subs (which would probably be REL 25s).
So, based upon my room size and chosen components which might be better for this set-up? Thanks in advance.
In my present system, I use Magico A3s. They are excellent for their size and price, but can get a little stressed out at times trying to fill the entire space with music. They rest in a 18 (L) x16 (W) x12 (H) Great Room with a huge kitchen off to the right of my listening chair. Not ideal by any means.
Upgrade Plans:
An upgrade is being considered: EMM Labs, SACD, DAC, PRE, Aurender N30, ACS10, and a J Sikora Standard Max Line Turn Table, KV-12 Tone Arm, Opus1 cart, VAC Phone Pre. The Pass Labs 260.8s will be sticking around. They may be replaced later with Boulder 2150s, but that’s not in the cards at present.
I'm considering a second cart for the TT. Not sure which one. So if you have any suggestions here they might be helpful? The second cart would most likely be on the same KV-12 tonearm (Tri-Planar U12 an option).
The Question:
The question I’m now trying to consider is which speakers. I’ve tried many thru-out the last few months and I desire either Magico M3s or M2s. I love their sound and others at this point aren't being considered. While price is not an issue between the two, I understand that the M2 does better in some respects (and rooms) than its elder brother, the M3. And the M3s may be a little large for my room, as the A3s do a good job (but not perfect) of filling it? Female vocals are my main emphasis in listening, but soft rock is also played about 40% of the time. I don’t think there is enough room for subs (which would probably be REL 25s).
So, based upon my room size and chosen components which might be better for this set-up? Thanks in advance.