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February 25, 2024, 11:20 PM
Thread: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
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Re: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
I would also be interested in an updated version of the S5. I have been listening to S5 Mk2, but would be very interested in a version with the upgrades similar to the S3.
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November 11, 2023, 10:41 PM
Thread: Magico M7 2023
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Re: Magico M7 2023
Out of my price range, but I would be interested in an updated version of the S5 or S7.
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July 16, 2019, 06:39 PM
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Re: The MOST ICONIC Loudspeaker of ALL TIME - JBL L100 Classic Review
I would personally add Bozak Concert Grands to the list of most iconic loudspeaker of all times.
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January 24, 2019, 08:47 PM
Thread: My Magico A3 are finally broke in
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Re: My Magico A3 are finally broke in
My Magico S5 MKII took about 300 hours to break in according to my ears and congrats on the A3s. The Bryston 4BSST was the first Bryston amp I purchased over a decade ago. I have since moved onto...
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January 20, 2019, 01:47 PM
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Re: Cleaning up dirty power...What's your flavor?
I started with an Audioquest Niagara 5000, but it always had a hum that was clearly audible from 7 ft away. I recently switched to a Torus RM20 / Bryston BIT20 and it is dead silent. Wished I would...
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June 9, 2018, 08:31 PM
Thread: JL Audio F113 V2
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Re: JL Audio F113 V2
I know this is an old thread, but for anyone that asks I do run a pair of JL Audio F113v2 from 30 Hz down using a 12 dB / octave slope with a pair of Magico S5 MK2 loudspeakers. I find the overall...
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May 6, 2018, 09:50 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Hi Mike,
Thank you for the kind words. I have a question for you. I run a pair of JL Audio F113 subs to X-over at 30 Hz @ 12 dB/octave slope. The Magico S5 MK2 run full-range. The purpose of... -
May 6, 2018, 09:38 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
The bass control (and definition) of the S5 MK2 is amazing. What drew me to the S5 MK2 was not just the quantity of bass, but the definition and pitch of the bass. Even in my small room I also use...
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May 6, 2018, 08:24 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Congrats on the new speakers. I purchased a pair of Magico S5 MK2 in January and am consistently amazed at the quality of the sound they produce. Wow! You will enjoy this speaker for many years to...
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April 22, 2018, 09:40 AM
Thread: Help with Magico speaker decision
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Re: Help with Magico speaker decision
I'll second that advice. The S5 MKII is an amazing transducer. The best sounding speaker I have had in my home by far and I plan on keeping them for a very very long time.
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February 4, 2018, 07:21 PM
Thread: Audio company that never disappoints...
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Re: Audio company that never disappoints...
For me if I had to name one it would be Bryston. There service is absolutely world-class and their products are IMO the best value in high-end audio. The 20 year transferable warranty on analogue...
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February 3, 2018, 08:28 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Peaks of 95-100 dB max. More typically peaks of 85-90 dB. However thank you for the advice.
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February 3, 2018, 06:49 PM
Thread: should i sell my S3MK2?!?!
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Re: should i sell my S3MK2?!?!
I could not have said this better myself. Enjoy the music. Sure there will be better speakers going forward, but the S3 MK2 are amazing speakers for smaller rooms. I recently purchased a pair of...
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February 2, 2018, 05:56 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Definitely a huge step up from my B&W, which were by no means a poor performing speaker. One of the greatest advantage of the Magic S5s is the amount of detail that one can hear while listening in...
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January 31, 2018, 07:41 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
So far I have about 100 hours on the S5 MK2 and they are sounding better and better every day. Compared to my previous speaker, B&W 802D the bass is deeper and has significantly better definition...
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January 21, 2018, 02:22 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Thanks for pointing out MIT cables as well. My local Magico dealer sells both Shunyata and MIT cables so once funding permits I will test out a few of the cables as potential upgrades. What model...
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January 20, 2018, 11:42 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
My local Magico dealer does sell Shunyata cables so the Sigma cable is a possibility once funds permit. When you get a chance can you let me know how flexible the cable is and the diameter?'
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January 20, 2018, 06:22 PM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
For Magico S5 Mk2 users, I just took delivery of a pair of Magico S5 MK2 with SPODs on Friday morning and started breaking them in on Saturday morning (after the speakers came to room temperature). ...
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January 16, 2018, 07:27 PM
Thread: One S-Sub or Two?
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Re: One S-Sub or Two?
Definitely get two subs. They integrate more easily into the room and provide a more even in room response than a single sub. I have two JL Audio F113 subs for exactly that reason.
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Re: Magico M6
What song / artist is playing during the demo?
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December 13, 2017, 07:55 AM
Thread: Magico Announces the A3 Loudspeaker
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Re: Magico Announces the A3 Loudspeaker
According to the press release from Magico the A3 is only available in a brushed black finish:
"SRP US $ 9,800.00/pair - Black ONLY Brushed Aluminum Finish
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December 12, 2017, 10:00 PM
Thread: Magico Announces the A3 Loudspeaker
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Re: Magico Announces the A3 Loudspeaker
I am very glad to see that Magico is offering this speaker at a price that will appeal to much larger audiences. It will compete very well against the B&W 803 D3. I do find it odd that the A3 has...
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December 1, 2017, 06:45 AM
Thread: Magico SPOD on S5 MKII
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Re: Magico SPOD on S5 MKII
Thank you for everyone for their feedback on the SPODs. I ordered a pair of S5 MKII to be delivered in mid-January and am order a set of SPODs to go with the speakers from the start. Once the...
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November 25, 2017, 09:15 PM
Thread: New Magico color selector
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Re: New Magico color selector
I suspect they will last at least a decade (and hopefully two). I don't drive my speakers loud; normal listening is 85-90 dB. Be tweeters, carbon fiber -based midranges, and Al woofers have been...
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November 25, 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: New Magico color selector
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Re: New Magico color selector
The room is 25' x 12' x 8'. The S7 definitely would have been too much and they were out of my price range. My current speakers are B&W 802Ds. I've had the B&W for many years, but found their bass...
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