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    Magico M6 Review

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    I think the M6 is the best speaker Magico has made so far.

    After I heard them in Munich, I was ready to leave the show, because anything I heard afterwards became a bit so what.

    I like how Alan Sircom puts it: The usual test-track listing just becomes a collection of music you played during your most recent listening session [because the M6 plays everything very well].

    There’s also a nice jab at the end, that this a high end loudspeaker which does not need to look like an oil rig to play well. The design is great, not always a given even within the core family.


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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    200,000 gbp = $279,000 usd.
    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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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Here is an incredible video of an M6 system in the US. Soulution electronics + DCS + Synergistic Research cabling.

    Even on a good pair of headphones sounds incredible.

    MAGICO M6 SPEAKERS + SOULUTION 701 MONO's + SOULUTION 725 PRE + SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH SRX - YouTube

    Jay has his work cut out for him :-)

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    I think that owner found the end of the rabbit hole. Half his luck, many don't get there.
    Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    200,000 gbp = $279,000 usd.
    You can save some coin - there's a pair on Audiogon!
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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    There was a pair in Australia that sold for much much less than that, in a deceased estate. Unfortunately I didn't learn of it until after the fact.
    Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    magico m6 is like big foot... you hear about it everywhere, but how many of you all have actually seen it in person??? not many...

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    Here is an incredible video of an M6 system in the US. Soulution electronics + DCS + Synergistic Research cabling.

    Even on a good pair of headphones sounds incredible.

    MAGICO M6 SPEAKERS + SOULUTION 701 MONO's + SOULUTION 725 PRE + SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH SRX - YouTube

    Jay has his work cut out for him :-)
    I agree it sounds great, but there is something about soulution that just doesnt seem to grab me. Maybe i need to actually own it to really understand its strengths.
    One of the questionable things about soulution is the reliability... not the best in the industry..

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    magico m6 is like big foot... you hear about it everywhere, but how many of you all have actually seen it in person??? not many...
    I spent two days auditioning it.

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    I spent two days auditioning it.

    Ken
    and you didn't buy it?

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    Here is an incredible video of an M6 system in the US. Soulution electronics + DCS + Synergistic Research cabling.

    Even on a good pair of headphones sounds incredible.

    MAGICO M6 SPEAKERS + SOULUTION 701 MONO's + SOULUTION 725 PRE + SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH SRX - YouTube

    Jay has his work cut out for him :-)
    They never play a simply string quartet or concerto. That would be more revealing through these videos, IMO. I will say there is a lot going on in that video.
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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    and you didn't buy it?
    The M6’s are wonderful speakers. Super transparent, robust bass and maybe the best imaging I’ve ever heard. Plus they can really scale. We’re talking about reproducing a symphony at full concert levels. After looking and listening to them for two days, I came to the conclusion that they would both visually and acoustically overwhelm my listening room. The Vandersteen 7 Mk2’s are a much better fit for my room plus I really love their organic presentation.

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    And about $100K cheaper too.
    Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    And about $100K cheaper too.
    And there’s always that little detail.

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    Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    magico m6 is like big foot... you hear about it everywhere, but how many of you all have actually seen it in person??? not many...
    You appear to be quite full of yourself IMHO. Heard them at Munich High-End, before you did btw.


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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    magico m6 is like big foot... you hear about it everywhere, but how many of you all have actually seen it in person??? not many...
    Chk ....! Been there ....

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    You appear to be quite full of yourself IMHO. Heard them at Munich High-End, before you did btw.


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    I guess what I said came out the wrong way. I was simply trying to say that the M6 isn't everywhere. It isn't a speaker that most dealers have on the floor. Most people have to wait for a show to hear them and see them. That's what I mean.

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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post



    After I heard them in Munich, I was ready to leave the show, because anything I heard afterwards became a bit so what.

    Irony

    u appear to be quite full of yourself IMHO.


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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    I guess what I said came out the wrong way. I was simply trying to say that the M6 isn't everywhere. It isn't a speaker that most dealers have on the floor. Most people have to wait for a show to hear them and see them. That's what I mean.
    Jay ..,

    Why M6 over WA or an MBL for eg , what about the M6 makes them stand out at the pointy end to you ..?


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    Re: Magico M6 Review

    M6 was a curiosity on my end. I chase what becomes available to me. I also was oversaturated with Wilson Audio sound. It was time to hear something else. I also don't feel that mbl is the speaker to review gear with due to their inefficiency. I needed a speaker that wasn't too easy or to hard to drive. Today it is the M6 and then next week i could be with another wilson.
    Right now, as of today, i am curious about the XLF and the von schikert ultra 9. That said, that level of speaker requires the same level of attention as my M6.
    One thing i can say right now is that the M6 needs premium fuel. If you take shortcuts, it will make you pay for them.

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    Magico M6 Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay's Audio Lab View Post
    I guess what I said came out the wrong way. I was simply trying to say that the M6 isn't everywhere. It isn't a speaker that most dealers have on the floor. Most people have to wait for a show to hear them and see them. That's what I mean.
    Sure, that sounds different Magico M6 Review.

    And agree, it’s a very expensive high-end speaker, unlikely to be ordered in bulk just to collect dust at audio dealers.


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