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Monitor Audio Platinum or Magico A3

I am looking to upgrade my Triangle Cellos.  My shortlist was  Magico A3, Triton Reference, Monitor PL300 II, I Magico S3 II, Dynaudio Contour 60,  Spendor D9, Canton K3, Focal Sopra.  (I have not auditioned the MA Platinum or the Dynaudio).

My shortlist now is: Monitor Audio Platinum II and Magico A3.  The Monitor Audio was a Stereophile Product of the year in 2017.  I listen to most music types  except Jazz and Country & Western.  

I would be interested to hear experiences about any of the speakers.  I have, as mentioned, auditioned but have not heard them in my own home.   TIA


andrei_nz
prof
1,741 posts
 
sceincecop's posts remind me of why many of us don't buy speakers strictly on measurements. ;-)

sciencecop
79 posts
 
"Strictly"?? Who said strictly? But giving the amount of money spent here, you should consider what it is you are buying. Even if you like it, it may very well be crap :( 
johndoe21ro
71 posts
 
What version of Cellos do you have? SW2? Newer? Thanks.
andrei_nz OP
106 posts
 
I have the SW2.  I think that is the one before the latest version.
johndoe21ro
71 posts
 
I have the lastest generation with the latest revision (spring 2017) and I find it quite an upgrade compared to the latest generation before the rev. and very different from the SW2. Definitely more body, less harsh on the treble but more resolute, even more dynamic and fast... I think timbral richness, speed and dynamics are their strong points. Do try the latest revision if you liked the flavor of the old Cello! :)
I’m sure it’s not there with the Magico speakers but price/performance might be better than with the others speakers mentioned. The thing is that Triangles are very picky about electronics and their low impedance is an obstacle for many amplifications...
I use them with:

Triangle Magellan Cello II < AudioQuest Everest < BAT VK-600SE < AudioQuest Hurricane High Current < AudioQuest NRG-1000 < AudioQuest WEL Signature XLR < exaSound e22 DAC w Paul Hynes SR3-12 LPS < UpTone ISORegen w UltraCap LPS1.2 & USPCB A-B < AudioQuest Diamond USB < MacMini i5 w UpTone DC Conversion Kit, LPS, Samsung 860EVO 1TB SSD, Squeezelite & Logitech Media Server 7.9.0 < Solid Tech Hybrid Platforms < Stillpoints Ultra SS < Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer & Gold SE < IsoTek Sigmas GII w Optimum EVO3 < Furutech FT-SWS < HiFi Tuning Supreme 3

The only real downside I can find is the refinement of the tweeter. The Triangle mini-horn has breathtaking energy, can render an amazing soundstage and its speed, neutrality and naturalness are sublime but it's not the best tweeter regarding sheer resolution. The Raidho's before, the Magico's and maybe the Focal speakers might have more resolution... then again.. it's all about compromises at this level. 


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