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September 27, 2017, 12:43 PM #1
New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Hi all.
Am keen to hear views on what amp I should buy to better match my speakers.
Key points are:
- currently I have a Devialet Expert Pro 220 driving Magico S3 mk2s
- room size is medium (16 foot by 18 foot)
- my cables are crap, looking to upgrade to MIT EVOs (thanks for the recommendatio Mike - have found a dealer here in Singapore)
- I mainly listen to electronic music and rock
- My music source from a NAS, mainly FLAC format
- at the moment I am thinking I either buy another Devialet 220 to upsize to 440w p/c or sell it and buy a Gryphon Diablo 300 or T+A PA3100 HV (thanks again to Mike for the suggestions). Am also interested in the new McIntosh MA9000.
- I haven’t yet tested the above. Some issue with dealers here having testing equipment. I might need to buy blind.
Help!
Andrew
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September 27, 2017, 02:53 PM #2
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Cheapest and best sound to heaven by this config would be another 220!!!
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September 27, 2017, 05:36 PM #3
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Vitus SIA-025 or SS-101 - my all time fav integrateds with Magico.
Alternatively, Dan D'Agostino Momentum (used @ ~$24k).Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
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September 29, 2017, 01:27 AM #4
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Thanks. Have heard a lot of good things about the SIA-025 and am keen to test it if I can. Would it be worth waiting for the SIA-030 or would the 025 do the job with room to spare?
Cheapest option is of course getting another Devialet 220. Will be interested to compare 2x220 with 1x 220. I can definitely test these at my home.
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September 29, 2017, 02:52 AM #5
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
You should be fine with SIA-025 (unless you are a head banger). The amp is much more powerful than sheer specs sugest (kind like the Accuphase E-600).
The 220 will offer a very different presentation - make sure you hear both before pulling the trigger.Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
Amp: Dagostino Momentum Stereo
Digital: Lampi Horizon + Lampi DSD Komputer
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September 29, 2017, 06:07 AM #6
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Audionet Watt should be as good as Vitus SIA-025 option.
Marcin
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September 29, 2017, 06:27 AM #7
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Haven’t come across Audionet before but after a quick google it looks interesting! Amazing review in Stereo magazine (100% sound rating!). Price seems almost too good to be true (Euro12.5k?).
Thank you. Will add to my list.
No optional DAC. What is a good DAC to pair with it?
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September 29, 2017, 06:40 AM #8
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September 29, 2017, 07:05 AM #9
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Accuphase E-470
Simaudio Moon 700i
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September 29, 2017, 10:58 AM #10
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Thanks for the suggestions. Have not come across them TBH. Am really interested to see what the differences are between all these very good options. Is it 5%? 40%? Is there really an appreciable difference between the Devialet 220 and the other options I mentioned? I have seen it with speakers so am open minded.
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September 29, 2017, 11:52 PM #11
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Octave V80 SE sounded good. I have compared it to the Accuphase E-470 when my dealer carried them both and the Octave was better.
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October 1, 2017, 10:39 PM #12
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October 2, 2017, 05:28 AM #13
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
I have a Devialet 400 driving the S3 Mk2:s. Haven´t heard the 440 in my setup, but based on the 400 definitely worth a listen. A BIG difference between 200 and 400, anyway.
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October 2, 2017, 12:13 PM #15
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
After receiving my Diablo 300 last Friday, I would say that it is something you should absolutely audition.
I haven't heard it with Magico, but from what I'm hearing, I'll bet it will be a great match. Much more musical than the Devialet. I had the Devialet 800 for a while.Jock
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October 2, 2017, 02:33 PM #16
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Just installed Gryphon Diablo 300 to drive my Magico S3 Mk IIs. Out of the box - very fine piece.
I listen predominately to classical with some jazz. Amp replaced an old Mark Levinson, so I have no basis for comparison with Vitus. Impressions: dynamic, detailed but quite musical, non-fatiguing, excellent bass, control. And I think excellent synergy with the Magicos. Impressive design (even wife likes, probably a first for an audio component!).
This stuff is not inexpensive, but for me the value is there - happy camper.
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October 2, 2017, 04:34 PM #17
New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
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October 2, 2017, 10:01 PM #18
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Thanks all for your feedback.
Jock and GSOphile - thanks for the feedback. Did you get the optional 300 DAC or are you using something else?
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October 2, 2017, 10:15 PM #19
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
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October 2, 2017, 10:27 PM #20
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October 3, 2017, 11:39 AM #21
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Jock
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October 3, 2017, 11:41 AM #22
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Jock
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Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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October 3, 2017, 12:10 PM #23
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
I did get the optional DAC (which is certainly no after thought.) It sounds terrific and I love how it displays all the music details on the front of the Gryphon display.
Just wish it did MQA. But for someone looking for a complete solution, the Diablo 300 with DAC and Phono is a complete one box. Just make sure you order it with the optional DAC and Phono installed. I installed mine yesterday and it was a bit of work requiring fine motor skills.
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October 3, 2017, 12:22 PM #24
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
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October 3, 2017, 02:04 PM #25
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
With your music preference of rocking out electronica (which has a lot of subterranean bass), the 25-watt Vitus would be dropped immediately from your list. Get some juice.
I've heard the DarTZeel CTH-8550 and D'Agostino Momentum integrateds on YG Sonjas (tougher to drive than the Magicos) and preferred the Dart. Ymmv.Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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October 4, 2017, 02:25 AM #26
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Thanks Keith. Definitely leaning towards the Gryphon at the moment. The D'Agostino momentum integrated is out of my price range I think. As for DACs, I see you have an MSB Analog DAC - have looked into it and I like how it is modular and its inputs are easily upgradeable (and includes MQA). Might be a better option than the optional Diablo 300 DAC?
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
I would purchase the phono board for the Diablo, but not the dac. Like others have said, dacs change too much and I don't see how a speaker/amp manufacturers is specialized enough for the task at hand.
I am a big MSB fan. I probably wouldn't buy a new Analog - but find a good deal on a used one. I am purely speculating, but think an Analog dac 2 will be out within 2 years based on the Select/Ref architecture. The only issue with the Analog dac is that the updated renderer is still a ways out (next year).Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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October 5, 2017, 12:54 AM #29
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
What are everyone's thoughts about pairing up the Gryphon Diablo 300 (without optional DAC) and either the Lumin S1 or the Aurender A10? I like the server/DAC in one box concept, with MQA and Tidal functionality. I particularly like the price of the Aurender A10...
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Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
My favourite integrated amps regardless of price range:
Vitus RI100
Octave V80SE with supre black box
Aavik U300 it has a great inbuilt DAC and phono amp
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October 5, 2017, 05:04 PM #32
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RI100? Seriously? Wow.
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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October 6, 2017, 02:36 PM #34
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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October 6, 2017, 04:36 PM #36
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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October 6, 2017, 10:27 PM #38
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
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October 7, 2017, 09:55 AM #40
New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
That's awesome. Is MQA in consideration for you?
The DAC in the Diablo 120 and 300's are certainly no after thought. They are outstanding DAC's that hit way above their price point. They're not some cheap card you put in either. They're mighty big boxes!
Hands down, the two most exiting new products for me this year in the store, is the MIT Cables and the Gryphon Diablo 300. Gryphon amp is next.
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October 9, 2017, 06:14 AM #41
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Great question. The answer will have an impact on my decision whether to go for the Diablo.
If MQA is under consideration, I have two more questions:
1) How would the upgrade likely work - ie fairly low cost modification to the existing DAC or pay (a lot more) for a brand new one?
2) What is the likely timing?
Many thanks.
Andrew
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October 9, 2017, 11:34 AM #42
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
It’s great that you are on Audioshark and are responding to questions! Thank you!
Can I please ask why you are not considering MQA? I am not sold on it yet (but am interested in it), but I am worried that if it does take off and I have bought the Diablo 300 with the DAC, I will be left stranded.
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October 9, 2017, 11:57 AM #43
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October 13, 2017, 12:50 PM #44
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
An update: I listened to the Gryphon Diablo 120 today. I am more interested in the Diablo 300, but my dealer will not have one for me to test until late November. So I was ‘stuck’ () with the 120. All I can say is WOW. Amazing quality of sound. Full, delineated/precise and great soundstage. I can’t wait to hear the 300.
I tested the 120 in-store. Will test the 300 at home with my set-up.
I am also testing the Pass labs INT-250.
Will be a fascinating show-down.
The other contender is a 2nd hand Dag Momentum, but they are hard to find in Singapore.
Andrew
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October 13, 2017, 01:19 PM #45
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
The Gryphon 120 ‘smashed’ (dramatic I know, but it is true) my Devialet 220 Pro. Am salivating at the thought of what the 300 is going to do.
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October 13, 2017, 01:25 PM #46
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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October 13, 2017, 01:33 PM #47
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Assuming I end up with either the Diablo 300 or the Pass INT-250, what DAC and streamer should I get to complement? If the Diablo, am thinking I buy the Diablo 300 DAC plus the Lumin S-1. This assumes that Gryphon will upgrade the optional DAC in the future (in particular, for MQA). If the INT-250, I am thinking the Lumin A1 or the Esoteric N-5. I like the all-in cost of the latter option (although not sure whether to go for the A1 or the N-5).
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October 13, 2017, 01:37 PM #48
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
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October 13, 2017, 01:54 PM #49
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Mike - should we move my DAC/Media Player/Streamer question to a different thread, or is it ok here?
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October 16, 2017, 07:51 AM #50
Re: New integrated amplifier to drive Magico S3 mk2
Does anyone have a view on the Esoteric N-05 vs the Lumin A-1 to be paired with the Pass INT-250? It seems I can buy the N-05 for a couple grand less than the A-1.
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