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April 25, 2016, 04:56 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
My understanding is the S5 Mk2 & S7's 10" bass drivers are based on Q series technology which, aside from the cone are designed and built in-house, whereas the S5 Mk1 drivers were build by a group of...
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April 25, 2016, 02:42 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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According to Magico's website the part number for the S5 Mk2's 10" bass unit is MAG10508. However the part number for the S7 has not been published to my knowledge, so i'm not 100% sure. Though based...
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April 25, 2016, 11:23 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Here is an S7 bass driver (very similar to the S5 Mk2) lined up next to an S5 Mk1 bass unit! :amazing:
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April 25, 2016, 09:38 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Hi Ken,
Thanks for the clarification, and my bad. I was just going off the specs on Vandersteen's website. I just mentioned that by way of comparision. Yes, those active 12" bass drivers should... -
April 25, 2016, 01:42 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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The pic on Magico's web page appears to be a computer-generated image. With that said, the midrange enclosure would not allow several of the vertical tensioning rods to be placed in the upper...
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April 25, 2016, 01:32 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Pearl white is a really nice color, though you need the right room colors/decor for it. I'm not sure, but I think M-coat Titanium & Piano black, and M-cast pewter & bronze might be safer colors for...
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April 24, 2016, 11:02 PM
Thread: Say hello to High Definition Vinyl
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Re: Say hello to High Definition Vinyl
This article was just posted by What Hifi fyi ;) -...
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April 24, 2016, 10:49 PM
Thread: Jaw Dropping
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Re: Jaw Dropping
You have to love opportunism..:huh:
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April 24, 2016, 10:21 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Lol, yeah I noticed that too :lol:. Another interesting spec is the S5 Mk2's dig down lower in the sub-bass region to 20Hz like the S7, which matches the Rockport Cygnus and goes lower than the...
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April 24, 2016, 08:43 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Well folks, the S5 MkII web page has officially gone live on Magico LLC's website!:yahoo1:http://magico.net/product/s5mkii.php And you Sharkies heard it first ;) Here are some of the stunning...
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April 24, 2016, 09:38 AM
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Re: Gryphon Audio. Probably the best gear in town?
From Jaws comments above, it could be a case of once bitten, twice shy :doubtful:. I personally admire Flemming Rasmussen and his creations & hope he can find a good partner in the US. We have an Oz...
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April 24, 2016, 03:17 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
+ 1 :thumbsup:
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April 24, 2016, 01:01 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Bruce, my friend David used to own a Boulder 1060 a few years ago, though unfortunately I didn't get to hear that setup. He said it sounded natural, but was pretty much dead neutral in tonal balance,...
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April 23, 2016, 11:39 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Ken, I think your observations are probably correct. The ultimate application of Magico's diamond-coated BE tweeter are the more comprehensive 28mm tweeters found in the M Pro and Q7 Mk2, but of...
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April 23, 2016, 11:22 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Magico have had an interesting journey with their show demo's since the inception of the S series, going from Devialet, Spectral and Constellation to Soulution, Vitus & CAT.
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April 23, 2016, 10:32 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Hi Ken,
Thanks for your thoughts on your audition of the S7's & opinion on the diamond-coated BE tweeter. Spectral amps are super-fast, but paired with the wrong speakers can sound bright and... -
April 23, 2016, 06:31 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
You only need one of these ;) http://magico.net/product/qsub.php
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April 23, 2016, 06:07 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
P.M Dawn - The Best of PM Dawn
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April 23, 2016, 02:36 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Here is the S5 Mk2 in M-cast Bronze! I bet Adam will be drooling ;)
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April 23, 2016, 02:35 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
@Paul, I would think the same rules apply when kids (big and small) are around Magico speakers; don't stick a fork in the beryllium tweeter and graphene drivers please, and you'll be just...
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April 23, 2016, 02:23 PM
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Re: Gryphon Audio. Probably the best gear in town?
..Or you could just move to Australia where we have standard 240v power ;)
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April 23, 2016, 08:49 AM
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Re: Doomsday clock for global market crash strikes one minute to midnight
Tell me when it gets to midnight.. :brushteeth:
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April 23, 2016, 07:25 AM
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Re: Gryphon Audio. Probably the best gear in town?
Gryphon's website has the following information posted -
"Country
USA
Distributor
USA DISTRIBUTOR INVITED
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April 23, 2016, 05:19 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Here is a fun fact - graphene (which is used in the midrange cones & dust caps for the bass drivers) is harder than diamond, and 300 times stronger than steel.
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April 23, 2016, 03:53 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Diamonds are a boy's best friend..
http://www.audioshark.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15801&stc=1
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