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April 14, 2024, 11:54 AM
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Re: Nice "small" set up at Alpha Audio in Belgium
Thanks, I've seen some youtube videos where the S3 used twin Ssubs. I'm glad you got to hear them. I think they are pretty special all by themself.
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April 13, 2024, 07:13 PM
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Re: Nice "small" set up at Alpha Audio in Belgium
Did the S3 also use the SSubs?
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April 8, 2024, 05:10 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk3
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Re: Magico S5 mk3
I've bought two pairs of Magico speakers, Gryphon Diablo 300 and the HiFi Rose 150b without demoing any of them. You buy with faith and a lot of Youtube, reviews and other peoples experiences. With...
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March 9, 2024, 08:34 PM
Thread: Tidal new pricing
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Re: Tidal new pricing
For one thing. If you buy a yearly subscription you save at least one month in cost per service. Last year I was looking for a yearly subscription for Tidal and one had to go to BestBuy to get it....
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February 29, 2024, 04:36 PM
Thread: 5 Signs You Own a Bad Hi-Fi
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Re: 5 Signs You Own a Bad Hi-Fi
1. The ground loop hum in your system has you tapping your toes.
2. You no longer can listen to your favorite heavy metal bands because your woofers come free from their cabinets.
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February 10, 2024, 02:52 PM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
Before this was installed I was using two AudioQuest Niagara 1000. One has a Shunyata NR power cable that works with my digital/ethernet connections. The Shunyata NR cable definitely showed...
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February 10, 2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
I've been using one of these for about 4 years or so.
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February 7, 2024, 05:38 PM
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Re: Share Your Favorite Streaming Playlists Here!
Tidal-Magico A3
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February 4, 2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Too Much Music
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Re: Too Much Music
I look forward to new music Friday's on Roon via Qobuz and Tidal. Qobuz usually adds a lot more classical and Jazz than Tidal. But, I usually can find some new saved music. I also will watch or read...
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February 4, 2024, 12:17 PM
Thread: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
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Re: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
I used the Gaia under my A3's not knowing the difference and wanting to spend a little less. Used them like that for about a year. I then had the opportunity and privilege to have Peter MacKay from...
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January 20, 2024, 07:19 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Found this today to optimize Roon.
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January 13, 2024, 02:37 PM
Thread: Tips and trick I've learned for the S3's
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Re: Tips and trick I've learned for the S3's
I can feel the vibration on the lower back of the speakers around and near the terminals. Not a lot but compared to the square A3's. It is noticeable. I don't think it effects the sound I'm hearing....
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January 12, 2024, 09:21 PM
Thread: Tips and trick I've learned for the S3's
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Tips and trick I've learned for the S3's
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1. Sliders are a must to move 220lbs speakers.
2. The S3 speaker use three pods to anchor the speaker to the floor to transfer the energy from the closed cabinet. The center of the radius... -
December 25, 2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: Magico S3 2023 finally arrived
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Re: Magico S3 2023 finally arrived
These speakers just perform at a level I've never heard in any system I've owned. Of course I've never invested this much in any speakers. But, definitely worth ever dollar. I have over four hundred...
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December 21, 2023, 07:26 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Danny O'Keefe is one of those singer/song writers that has been around for decades, but never really noticed for the most part. His songs "Good Time Charlie's Got The BLues", "Magdalena" and... -
December 18, 2023, 11:48 AM
Thread: Magico New S-Sub Info
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Re: Magico New S-Sub Info
With the Magico A3's I used two SVS Pro 1000 subs. Setting the cutoff to the SVS is important with any Magico speaker. I was pretty happy with them and how they integrated with the A3's.
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December 14, 2023, 03:17 PM
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Re: Anyone use or know about Bybee Internal Quantum Signal Enhancer and similar Bybee products?
Many years ago I had the Rotel 1095 and 1090 power amps and used some Bybee power cords I bought them used off of Audiogon. The amps are gone and so went the Bybee power cords. They served their...
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November 19, 2023, 12:04 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
Saturday was a day of listening, measuring, adjusting. With some adding and subtracting. Just thought I'd turn on the subs to see and hear their connection with the S3's. It didn't take but a few...
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November 18, 2023, 12:34 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
And with grills off.
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November 18, 2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
Here is a picture with the grills on. This weekend will include a lot of listening and breakin.
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November 18, 2023, 01:21 AM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
A little late to post a picture of my new S3's. I'll get to that tomorrow. But, first impression can be summed up with on word.
Stunning!
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November 16, 2023, 07:04 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
Just went with the black. Any other color I felt might take longer than I wanted to wait. I was told the built time would be 7-14 days and it turned out to be around 10 days from the order date.
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November 16, 2023, 06:42 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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Re: A Space in Time
Having lived with the A3's for four years. I'm curious as to the newest driver/cabinet designs improvements and how the S3 works in my space. I'll post a photo after setup.
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November 16, 2023, 05:10 PM
Thread: A Space in Time
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A Space in Time
Waiting for a Friday delivery.
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November 4, 2023, 01:06 PM
Thread: Sonus Faber Olympica NOVA!!!
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Re: Sonus Faber Olympica NOVA!!!
I've always loved the music from Sonus-Faber speakers. Congratulations and enjoy!
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Peter, That fixed it. Thank you.
Can't Get Spoft to Play Through...