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Item Details This item is in very good condition (810) there is a slight blemish on the side of one speaker (see photo) Manufactured circa 2010 Serial Number: 0052 Finish: Wood PlyBlack Fascia No original packaging The original retail price was 89,500 Please note, trade-ins will be considered
Compared with buying a modern high-end floorstander at £14,000, this is the more interesting proposition: the Magico M5 is a serious reference design, and £14,000 looks like a strong used-market buy rather than merely fair. Recent comparable listings have clustered around roughly £16,000 to £23,000, with one later example reaching about £25,000, so this sits comfortably below the usual asking level.
The M5’s appeal is its exceptionally inert construction, low coloration, superb bass control and ability to resolve complex recordings without sounding etched. It remains a genuinely ambitious loudspeaker, particularly in a properly sized room with powerful, high-current amplification. At this money, condition and completeness matter: check cabinet finish, driver surrounds, terminal plates, crates and original outriggers, and confirm the serials match. Assuming those basics are sound, this looks like a rare opportunity to buy a true Magico statement speaker at a notably attractive price.
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Magico, a pinnacle of American high-end audio engineering, traces its origins to 1994 in Berkeley, California, where founder Alon Wolf pioneered the use of aluminum enclosures for loudspeakers. Drawing from aerospace and automotive construction principles, Wolf's vision emphasized rigid, non-resonant cabinets to achieve unprecedented transparency and accuracy in sound reproduction. The company consolidated operations in 2013 into a expansive 20,000-square-foot facility in Hayward, later expanding to 30,000 square feet, solidifying its commitment to in-house craftsmanship by a team of specialized machinists and technicians.
Magico specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, eschewing amplifiers, DACs, turntables, headphones, or cables to focus relentlessly on driver technology, enclosure design, and material science. Their products feature intricate internal frameworks that minimize vibrations, delivering reference-level dynamics and imaging prized by audiophiles seeking uncolored musical truth.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Magico commands reverence among discerning buyers for its technological vanguardism and consistent critical acclaim. Enthusiastic owners and a legacy of innovation ensure its stature as a boutique leader, where every speaker embodies precision engineering tailored for the ultimate listening experience.
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