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April 9, 2018, 02:32 PM #151
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Congratulations Mike, looks like a home run for Magico.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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April 9, 2018, 03:22 PM #152
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Mike will you also do some youtube with the ARC amplifier on the A3 .
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April 9, 2018, 03:26 PM #153
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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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April 9, 2018, 04:12 PM #154
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Kuoppis, looks like we made an expensive jump in the wrong direction
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April 9, 2018, 04:24 PM #155
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Here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_iAxPR5X5U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXhSG164rEM
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by joeinid; April 9, 2018 at 05:14 PM.
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April 9, 2018, 04:24 PM #156
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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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April 9, 2018, 04:54 PM #157
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Speakers: Magico M-Project w/MPods
Amps: CAT Legend -> CAT JL7s
Analog: Kronos Pro Limited Edition / Black Beauty tonearm / Zyx Universe Premium, Ortofon A95
Digital: Roon->Vivaldi DAC/Upsampler
Cables/Power: Kubala Sosna Elation ICs & SCs / Shunyata Denali 6000T & PC's / Furutech outlets
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April 9, 2018, 04:55 PM #158Speakers: Magico M-Project w/MPods
Amps: CAT Legend -> CAT JL7s
Analog: Kronos Pro Limited Edition / Black Beauty tonearm / Zyx Universe Premium, Ortofon A95
Digital: Roon->Vivaldi DAC/Upsampler
Cables/Power: Kubala Sosna Elation ICs & SCs / Shunyata Denali 6000T & PC's / Furutech outlets
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April 9, 2018, 05:03 PM #159
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Link to my system thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threa...l-sound.32867/
Analog: Micro Seiki SX 8000 II, 2 NOS SME 3012R tonearms, 2 vdH Colibri Grand Cru, Colibri XPP
Electronics: Lamm LP2.1 Deluxe, Lamm LL1.1 Signature, Lamm ML2
Speakers: Vitavox CN-191 corner horns
Cables: Stock SME phono cables, DIY ICs and speaker cables, Ching Cheng power cords, custom rack and amp stands
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April 9, 2018, 05:05 PM #160
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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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April 9, 2018, 05:13 PM #161
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Awesome Mike
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April 9, 2018, 05:16 PM #162
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Nice videos Mike!! Can't tell much on my phone with headphones but it does sound good. They sound very transparent like I like it.
At times I still wish I would have given you a call about them. But I would need a matching center channel and that would be asking for a lot right now. And I didn't want to wait a long time for one.
I think they will sell very well. I actually like the looks of them.
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April 9, 2018, 09:19 PM #163
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“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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April 9, 2018, 09:25 PM #164
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You’re funny . I’m really happy with the move, think the S3 mk2s sound really great.
That said, I think it is great that Magico has introduced the A series, making their products attainable to broader audiences of music lovers.
Should Magico introduce an A1 standmount (starting unsubstantiated rumors here ), that’s probably what would end up in my summerhouse.
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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April 9, 2018, 10:53 PM #165
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Mike those speakers look and sound great!
definitely Magico DNA in the A3
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April 10, 2018, 01:34 AM #166
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Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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April 10, 2018, 01:48 AM #167
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Nice, Mike!
I wonder how it’s compared to S3 mk1? The guys at Magico did ensure me that’s not what I want to do.
If CC to become available though, A series will be very intriguing to me.
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April 10, 2018, 01:51 AM #168
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The A3 is sounding amazing!
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to hear them, give me a shout. So far we have about 100 hours on them and they are really sounding very nice.
Not only the great price point, but also the smaller size and clean design of the A3 will make them much more accessible and versatile speaker for many environments.
A3, S5 mkii, and S3 mkii comparison shot:
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April 10, 2018, 02:33 AM #169
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Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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April 10, 2018, 05:10 AM #170
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I like the look of the A3 a lot more than the S series.
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April 10, 2018, 07:44 AM #171
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Are the A3 and S3 II voiced similarly? My impression is that the Q has a more neutral tonal balance while the S is slightly warmer, weightier. What is the tonal balance of the A3 like?
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Analog: Micro Seiki SX 8000 II, 2 NOS SME 3012R tonearms, 2 vdH Colibri Grand Cru, Colibri XPP
Electronics: Lamm LP2.1 Deluxe, Lamm LL1.1 Signature, Lamm ML2
Speakers: Vitavox CN-191 corner horns
Cables: Stock SME phono cables, DIY ICs and speaker cables, Ching Cheng power cords, custom rack and amp stands
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April 10, 2018, 08:02 AM #172
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A little more warmer to my ears. The S3 mk2 is obviously the big brother in the room, going lower, playing louder, playing bigger, etc. But the A3 is the best floorstander I’ve heard under $10k and gives speakers twice it’s price, a real run. In terms of midrange/tweeter integration, think of the best two way you’ve ever heard and now add weight and bass.
I’m convinced the secret sauce is the 28mm tweeter and that midrange with perfect integration (Alon has learned how to nail this). The bigger tweeter makes the A3 play much bigger than its room friendly size. Images are centered above the speaker (think 5th row at a concert looking up at the stage) and the soundstage extends 3D deep.
Lastly, the complete minimizing of cabinet resonances combined with a sealed cabinet sets the A3 apart from all its sub-$10k competitors, and that may ultimately be the real secret sauce.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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April 10, 2018, 08:49 AM #173
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Thank you Mike. It sure sounds like a standard bearer in the under $10K category. So the A3 is voiced to sound warmer than the S3. That seems like quite a departure from the Q series then. Interesting. Have you hooked it up yet to a system of components likely to be owned by someone considering a $10K speaker? What would the overall target system price be for such a customer, $30-50K?
Link to my system thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threa...l-sound.32867/
Analog: Micro Seiki SX 8000 II, 2 NOS SME 3012R tonearms, 2 vdH Colibri Grand Cru, Colibri XPP
Electronics: Lamm LP2.1 Deluxe, Lamm LL1.1 Signature, Lamm ML2
Speakers: Vitavox CN-191 corner horns
Cables: Stock SME phono cables, DIY ICs and speaker cables, Ching Cheng power cords, custom rack and amp stands
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April 10, 2018, 10:14 AM #174
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Sorry for my late reply , if possible the ARC Ref.6
Thanks for it Mike :-)
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April 10, 2018, 10:15 AM #175
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Sure. What preamp?
The ARC Ref.6 if possible :-)
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April 10, 2018, 07:47 PM #177
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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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Mike, What is the footer thread size on the A3? Have you tried other footers?
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April 24, 2018, 05:21 PM #179
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April 24, 2018, 05:45 PM #180My 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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April 24, 2018, 05:50 PM #181
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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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I looked at three different sites that list thread sizes for many manufacturers. One had over 70 listings. Not one listed Magico. I do not know what the Magico standard is and I do not have SPODS. I have GAIA II. I assume one of the three thread sizes supplied will work but I was curious to know which one. I hope Magico does not use something proprietary. Not finding them listed gives me concern.
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April 24, 2018, 07:22 PM #183mauidanGuest
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April 24, 2018, 07:42 PM #184My 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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April 24, 2018, 08:50 PM #185
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Thanks Dan. From the site it looks like Magico uses a different size for outriggers vs speakers.
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While the Gaia IIs are great (I use a set with my speakers and can't think of taking it out), I would shell out the extra and get the SPODs if you believe that footers can do subtle wonders. The Magicos aren't very traditional design, so I am inclined to think that their footers might probably work better with their speakers and have more ROI.
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Prices are listed in the press release:
http://magico.net/Marketing/Press_Release_SPOD.php
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I just found out 1/2" x 13 adapters are available for GAIAs. There are many adapter sizes for GAIAs in addition to the standard sizes supplied.
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Re: Magico Announces the A3 Loudspeaker
I absolutely love those binding post's. I had them on my diy speakers. They are a lot bigger than they look. And so easy to work with. I am sure the speakers sound incredible.
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February 28, 2019, 10:40 PM #193
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I am in the market for a pair of speakers.
I came across the Magico, in particular the A3. I had the chance to listen to the A3, holy sweet mother
The A3 made me seriously to think of the S3 MKII.
Can any of Magico experts/fans help me to find out which one to get the A3 OR the S3 MKII
It is obvious that the S3 is the a bigger and higher level speaker compared to the A3. But I did not have the chance to listen to the S3
If money is not an issue which one you recommend? A3 OR S3
I am assuming that all of you will direct me toward the S3 BUT the question is, can you quantify the difference between the A3 and S3?
The S3 is better by how many % in terms of sound quality? If it is the matter of 10% or less then I will go with the A3.
Please help me to choose in between the A3 and S3
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March 1, 2019, 04:34 PM #194
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Please help!
I am in the market for a new pair pf speakers.
I am in-between the S3 MKII and the A3. I only had the chance to demo the A3, which a find it a great speakers. Unfortunately, did not have the chance to listen to the S3 MKII.
I am totally aware that the S3 is a bigger speakers and much more money.
My question is, to your ears how much the S3 is better? Is it really worth the purchase compared to the A3. Again I am totally aware that there is no right or wrong here, it is all about personal taste and budget.
If you listened to both can you quantify the difference? Is there a different in terms of sound signature?
Why would you choose the A3 over the S3 OR the S3 over the A3?
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March 4, 2019, 03:56 AM #195
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March 4, 2019, 08:40 AM #197
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Excellent advice.
Sanbobo, I presume you heard the A3 at a Magico dealer. Why not try to hear the S3Mk2 at a Magico dealer, hopefully with the same equipment in the same room, and then decide for yourself which is the one worth buying?
Is there a reason you have not been able to hear the S3?Link to my system thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threa...l-sound.32867/
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I am an S3 Mk2 owner. I have heard both, and I agree with Mike. The S3 Mk2 has a bigger sound with significantly better bass (larger bass drivers, more cabinet volume) and, to my ears, a smoother top (diamond tweeter). Get the S3 Mk2 if you can swing it. I don't think you'll regret it.
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March 4, 2019, 11:47 AM #200
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How's that work? Audio gear is a depreciating asset and speakers take the biggest hit on the used market. The more times a pair of speakers changes hands, the less desirable it becomes on the used market. Never purchase used audio gear on the premise you will get your money back when you sell it.
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