Magicos are chesty

Don't know about any of that... They were marvelous in a small room, very close to the back wall, with the smallest Spectral. I was also told that they sound magic with the Octave V110 integrated (110 W), albeit very different sound from the Spectral.  

Good to know!

The Magico's I've heard are flat/neutral and so are really dependent on what source and amplification are ahead of them, like most revealing speakers. To my taste they sound "good" but lack a personality ...I can see why so many folks like them, just not my cup-o-tea...I'm more of a fan of YG Acoustics for a flat/neutral sounding speaker.

The Magico's I've heard are flat/neutral and so are really dependent on what source and amplification are ahead of them, like most revealing speakers. To my taste they sound "good" but lack a personality ..

@chrisoshea do you remember what series you listened to?

More like Diana “Balls” right?

erik, I'm sorry to say I don't remember which series the 3 or 4 pairs of Magico's I've heard were. They were at audio shows and in a listening party in a home space and all were listened to in the last 3-5 years. As always YMMV, if you like the ones you are considering and have chance for an in-home trial with your gear and like them, buy them. Your ears and taste are all that matters. If you keep wanting to play LP after LP deep into the night, you have a winner!!!!