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Thread: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
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April 26, 2020, 12:19 PM #151
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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June 4, 2020, 05:48 PM #152
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
YouTube
Mike, did you put this on youtube just to torment people like me?!Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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June 4, 2020, 06:17 PM #153
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"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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June 4, 2020, 06:38 PM #154
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 4, 2020, 07:16 PM #155
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Keep them coming they do look and sound nice.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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June 28, 2020, 10:29 AM #156
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We did a demo with the A5’s on Friday and used the Boulder 2160/11160/EMM DV2 at the clients request. Let me tell you, the speakers were definitely not out of their league with this line up. The A5’s continue to punch way above their price point. WAY WAY above their price point!
We’ve already sold 3 pairs and several sales pending.
No surprise.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 28, 2020, 11:39 AM #157
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Mike, the A3s on their release took about 5 months to deliver to it customers. Do you have any idea how long it takes on the A5 from the time of order to delivery? I shouldn't asked because the answer may compromise my bank account.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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June 28, 2020, 11:56 AM #158
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June 28, 2020, 11:59 AM #159
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 28, 2020, 02:03 PM #160
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Not surprised! I now use my A3's with a Naim 552/500 system, and I have zero feeling or experience that I am under-serving my system with "only A3's." I've now listened to them at home with Naim 252/300, 552/300, and 552/500, and each time they are 'hanging in there' and delivering. Takes the speaker upgrade pressure off that's for sure!
Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
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Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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June 28, 2020, 03:21 PM #161
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Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
I’m just the opposite. I’m feeling the upgrade pressure to an extent.
While the A3s are absolutely wonderful, from what I understand the A5s: (1) have a better soundstage - better resolved; (2) the midrange is more refined with better resolution/details; and (3) the bass is better, tighter and cleaner than the A3s. If so that’s substantial.
Am I missing something? Honestly I don’t know, but it would be wonderful to experience a set of A5s at length until I make my final speaker selection. But I can’t justify the 6 month or so rental fee.
So much equipment; so little time.
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June 28, 2020, 03:57 PM #162
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Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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June 28, 2020, 04:26 PM #163
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You know what your secret sauce is, don’t you?
NAIM!!!!
552/500 system. I’m jealous! You should see the mishmash of NAIM I have at home. LOL. I’m using a SN3 as a pre into a 250DR with a HI-Cap and the entry level NAIM streamer.
I would love 500DR/552/555.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 29, 2020, 05:26 PM #164
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After watching Mikes porn videos of the A5s my interest has been juiced for these speakers. My main concern is my room size. The ceiling is 8' and the width is 11' and the front wall to my seat is about 17' and then opens to a dining room behind it. I use two small powered sealed subs which I feel give me weight and body to instruments in my current soundstage. I just wonder if the A5 with the power of the Diablo would overpower my listening area. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't need any subs with the A5s.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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June 29, 2020, 05:39 PM #165
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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June 29, 2020, 06:21 PM #166
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Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
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June 29, 2020, 06:43 PM #167
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With all due respect Mike and brodricj.
The correct answer was to say that there is no way the A5s could possible work in a room that size!Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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June 29, 2020, 09:06 PM #168
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Do you sit the 'short way?' How far from the speakers is the 'sweet spot?'
I've found that, in our living room, more than just the dimensions of the speakers goes into whether they appear 'too imposing' for the space.
The height and width of our A3's is essentially exactly the same as the Devore X. The Devores are about 5 inches deeper. The X's seemed super imposing in our room, where the A3's absolutely do not.
The room is 13 x 18 and we sit the "short" way, 9 feet from the speakers on my laser when I sit at the sweet spot.Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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June 29, 2020, 09:07 PM #169
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Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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July 2, 2020, 05:33 PM #170
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I saw this video (*) and the question (rhetorical) that comes to my mind is: did you used the same camera?
If so the Magico smashes the competition.
So powerful and clean!
(*) YouTube
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July 2, 2020, 06:26 PM #171
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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July 2, 2020, 07:29 PM #172
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I'm playing Mike's YouTube demo tracks on my M3's now. Nice choices in repertoire. Have a look also at Joseph Tawadros, his recent album with the SSO has been featured on ABC Classic FM this past week, caused me to go out and buy some CD's to spin on my Grandioso.
Screen Shot 2020-07-03 at 07.37.13.pngSpeakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
| Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali
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August 10, 2020, 04:17 AM #173
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Mike,
The tweeter in A and S series are different, from what i have experienced (comparing A3 to S3MK II and S1MK II) the sound in S series is much more airy, refined and i would say luxuries
Since A5 use the same tweeter as A3, I cannot see how A5 compared with S_MK II (yes on the button A5 will have more slam than S1MK II & S3MK II) but as a whole package I would still prefer S3MK II over A5 any day.
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August 10, 2020, 06:22 AM #174
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Please read post #55 where Mike says, "I’ll give the tweeter advantage to the S3 Mk2."
However, Peter Mackay of Magico states:
Thank you for your message and inquiry regarding the sound performance of the new A5 in comparison to the original S3.
We are pleased to report without hesitation that the performance level of the new A5 will easily surpass the original S3 loudspeakers. The advancements made at Magico over the past 2-3 years with transducer, enclosure and crossover designs are vast and have raised the bar significantly since the release of the S3.
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August 10, 2020, 08:02 AM #175
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Among several other refinements, the S3 MkII has a diamond tweeter. The S3 does not.
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August 10, 2020, 04:42 PM #176
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August 12, 2020, 03:52 AM #177
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The new A5's look nice. Anyone know if they will work with a low powered tube amp? I have a friend who is speaker shopping in their price range, he uses a 45 watt/ch tube amp ( not sure of the make) and he will not go ss. We tried his amp on a pair of Wilson Alexia's last week, it was anemic sounding. Funny thing is the amp sounds terrific on his current speakers, a pair of TAD's.
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August 12, 2020, 08:48 AM #178
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I'll refresh your memory:
double_ja30_16_9_hf.jpgMicro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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August 13, 2020, 01:42 AM #179
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August 14, 2020, 01:48 PM #180
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Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
not surprised it sounded anemic as the alexia is a pig to drive.
dont know the a5 but it is 87db which would make me want 200+watts@8ohms.
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August 14, 2020, 08:39 PM #181
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August 14, 2020, 08:42 PM #182
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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August 14, 2020, 08:48 PM #183
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August 14, 2020, 09:06 PM #184
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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August 14, 2020, 10:01 PM #185
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Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
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August 15, 2020, 09:58 AM #186
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The ruse has been over since I called you out on April 12, 2020 on AS on the Jeff Rowland Daemon thread: Jeff Rowland Daemon – Reviewing JRDG’s Superintegrated Statement Amplifier
For those that are counting, this is the second time you have "sneaked" back onto AS after being banned as DaveyF. The one thing that has been consistent is that you can't stop pretending to be your own friend. You leave more bread crumb clues than Hansel and Gretel. What I told you on April 12, 2020 still holds true today.Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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August 15, 2020, 09:58 AM #187
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double post
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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August 15, 2020, 12:59 PM #188
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August 18, 2020, 08:55 AM #189
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September 30, 2020, 10:22 AM #190
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Magico A5 review on soundstage Australia
SoundStageAustralia.com - Magico A5 Loudspeakers
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September 30, 2020, 11:36 AM #191
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Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
I am going to guess, Mike, the A5s with the 160M are a great pairing. I feel my 160s have, if I were pressed, a slight bottom tilt to their overall presentation. A sealed cabinet Magico with its terrific base tonality and clarity would refine the 160s’ lowest octaves presentation. Just a guess, and my opinion of 160s (of which my experience is primarily with my Alexia v1, which are difficult to drive for any but the stoutest SS amps.)
And from what I read, the mids on the A5 must sound amazing with the 160s, where the glorious goodness of tubes are on full display.
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September 30, 2020, 01:08 PM #192
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They could at least make a comparison with A3 - not to mention (any) other speakers.
I know there are some comparisons with A3 here and on some other forums, but still...
I would be interested in comparison with let's say B&W 800 D3, Dynaudio Confidence 50, Kef Blade, TAD-E1TX, Focal Scala Utopia Evo... - all from the same or very similar price class in Europe (where A5 costs €29k / £25k).
During this unlucky covid situation I don't have a chance to hear Magico, since there is no dealer in my country.
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September 30, 2020, 03:39 PM #193
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Soundstage Australia had a nice review of A5, but without comparing to other speakers it's hard to relate to the review seriously.
in the review, it is written that the A5 uses the same twitter as M series....so wrong as M series twitter is diamond coated while A5 is not.
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September 30, 2020, 04:14 PM #194
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September 30, 2020, 06:11 PM #195
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
There seems to be a widespread misconception that reviewers can pick an item they want to review that costs “X” amount of money and then they have the ability to call up 3-4 companies with competing products at the same price point and have those sent to them for comparison. Especially when you tell the 3-4 companies that you aren’t actually going to review their gear, you are just going to use it to compare against the actual item under review and the comments might not be flattering. Keep in mind that companies bear the cost for shipping their gear to reviewers and back to the company.
The issue of comparative reviews might sound great to audiophiles, but it’s a much more complex issue than people realize.Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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September 30, 2020, 06:36 PM #196
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
We should start a thread about widespread audio misconceptions.
Here’s one I laugh at on Audiogon
forum:
“Oh man, if you’re going to spend $1500 on those speakers, that dealer better come over and set them up in your room and let you hear them in your room for at least a few weeks.”
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September 30, 2020, 06:54 PM #197Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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September 30, 2020, 07:58 PM #198
Re: Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!
This reviewer (Edgar Kramer) has done a lot of reviews (more than 50 models of speakers for SoundStage! Australia), so he doesn't lack a reference for comparison.
And, if you ask me - "review" which doesn't mention ANY flaws of a product cannot be considered as relevant. It's almost pure marketing.
Unfortunately, there are to many "reviews" of that kind. According to these "reviews" all products are great and their worth is much higher than their price, bla bla... A total cliché
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September 30, 2020, 08:03 PM #199
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I opened the review link but didn't read it. Just skipped to the bottom to see how much they cost. $35K in Australia, sounds like a good deal. The local distributor Absolute Hi End is one of the good guys. Fair price, honest advice.
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September 30, 2020, 08:35 PM #200
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i found that to be an excellent review. it might need as well some experience to read a review.
you do get a lot of useful infos.
the a5 is easy to set up. that counts so much more than one would think.
a quality speaker like this will work many decades and most likely will change rooms multiple time during livespan.
yes, many products these day have no flaws at all. just limitations.
the reviewer really enjoyed the a5.
he is experienced and pointed out a good price relation.
and...he described the kind of sound he got, i felt close by reading.
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