Magico Mini II vs. Magico V2 comparison

Milimetr,
your statement about the Guarneri Memento being less transparent is interesting. One of the AB's my 'phile friends and I have done is a comparison between the SF GH's
and the SF GM's. This was very instructive since the GM's lost out in all areas except maybe a little more bottom end
heft. The GM's were far less transparent than the GH's. We postulated many reasons for this, most of which I have posted before on A'gon. SF seemed to have 'cheapened' if you will the speaker when they introduced the GM's and we all felt that this was obvious in the 'AB'.
The original GH's vs. the Mini 2's would be a better comparison IMHO.

You seem to have narrowed down choices between the two--GM vs V2. It should be a much easier call as they are both (sound wise) different enough. Primarily, your taste, preferences, goals and cost will be the next determining factors. Both superb, but I would definitely go V2. Good luck. Do update.

You might want to take a look at the Ridge Street Audio "Sason" speaker.Just take look at the web page at least.

This is a world class monitor that has some real advantages over the "fine" Magico.It is as well built,but has the significant advantage of easy drive,and will work very well with your amp.The amp/speaker interface is very important in this scenario.

I like the Mini very much,but it is not an easy load,and the crossover is "still" in the same cabinet as the drivers(works well,but not ideal).

The Sason has a crossover that is employed in the base/stand and it is "hard wired" to the speaker.It also is a very easy load,and has a tuneable bass port design,that is quite ingenious.The speaker connects to the cabling with a Cardas "clamp" system,for no signal loss.

It has gotten raves from those hearing it,and comes with a 45 day money back guarantee.SERIOUS!

I am coming back to the hobby,in another few months and this design is high on my list.

I,like you,want to run a good tube design amp,which works best with the Minis.The "only" amp I heard with the Minis which allowed for true texture was the VAC stuff.Just fabulous,was the VAC,with the better textural detail compared to SS designs(Solid state is fine,but loses some reality on the Minis,imo).

I have NO affiliation with Ridge Street Audio,but having looked hard at the monitor market(for obvious reasons)and liking a good stand mount,this Ridge Street Audio design has got me excited about audio again.

All in all,the Magicos are fine speakers....The Ridge Street Audio Sason is "considerably" lower in price,because you buy direct...yet....the design has been refined for years.

Good luck,in whatever you chose!!

MAGICO MINI 2 and V2 two great speakers with wonderful sound Sason great budget speaker not in a class with MAGICO.

EBM,you and I both know you have never heard the Sason.You purchase products by cache "only".I knew you for years,and you "always" bought on reviews and reputation ONLY!

Besides, if you are so happy,why are you adding a Rel woofer to the Mini?You have a small room,and the Mini is perfect as is.Apparently you are not satisfied,and we both know that to be true.We had numerous conversations before you decided what was important in your life.No help on the home front there!

There is NO way that a REL will be a successful match!I guess you are getting bored again.

Anyway,I offer the original poster an oportunity to check out a fabulous design,that comes with a 45 day full money back guarantee.

According to those folks(me included) who have heard the Sason,as well as the Stereomojo review(who stated it was superior to the Mini,btw)it is the better speaker.Some folks think through their "decisions",and weigh the consequences.

I'm offering a well thought out alternative,no more.

Best to all