Magico A5’s Arrive!!!!

Four new videos above. Day 5 of break in.


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Mike, From the press release the tweeter seems to be the same one used in the A3s. Is that correct?
 
Dizzie said:
Mike, From the press release the tweeter seems to be the same one used in the A3s. Is that correct?
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Yes. It actually uses the same 28mm dome, that is in the M, which is very unique in shape and dimensions. It is Magico’s own proprietary dome. All other Be domes out there, except Focal, are 26mm and derived from the same source. However, on the A, it is on a much more economical motor system, and does not have the Diamond coating. It is very good, but not at the level of the M tweeter.


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Mike, I loved the MBL 101s at the Suncoast Audio Show. They always are among the best sounding speakers at the show. How do you compare the MBL 120 speakers with the A5s? They both seem to be in the same price range. From your pictures and videos, the A5s look and appear to sound great!
 
iar said:
Mike, I loved the MBL 101s at the Suncoast Audio Show. They always are among the best sounding speakers at the show. How do you compare the MBL 120 speakers with the A5s? They both seem to be in the same price range. From your pictures and videos, the A5s look and appear to sound great!
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Different horses. Individual tastes will dictate. I’ve given up trying to predict what people will like best/better. My job is to pick the best out there and let people choose.

But I will say this, I’ve stocked up on new pairs of A5’s because I KNOW they will be a big seller.


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I understand. Hopefully, I can travel again soon and come see you and hear the A5s. I may need to trade in my A3s. Do you think my Gryphon Diablo 120 will have sufficient power?
 
iar said:
I understand. Hopefully, I can travel again soon and come see you and hear the A5s. I may need to trade in my A3s. Do you think my Gryphon Diablo 120 will have sufficient power?
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Oh yes, no problem on the Diablo 120 driving A5’s.


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Mike said:
Pair.


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And if you think that's crazy, my A3's were $9800. I'm pretty darned happy with what they give me for under $10K!

I was bored and bought a Bosch laser measurer and whoops my A3's were off-kilter. Got them centered, played with the L-R distance from center (keeping them 24# from the rear edge to the rear wall)...imaging is phenomenal. For the first time I heard that hokey Roger Waters Perfect Sense Pt 2 truly in 360 degree sound; it's good for speaker set up.

Sorry to digress!

Mike -- what's in the Naim Stack you're using with the A5's? I have 552/300DR, but a slightly used 500DR is coming day after tomorrow to audition.
 
Bart001 said:
And if you think that's crazy, my A3's were $9800. I'm pretty darned happy with what they give me for under $10K!

I was bored and bought a Bosch laser measurer and whoops my A3's were off-kilter. Got them centered, played with the L-R distance from center (keeping them 24# from the rear edge to the rear wall)...imaging is phenomenal. For the first time I heard that hokey Roger Waters Perfect Sense Pt 2 truly in 360 degree sound; it's good for speaker set up.

Sorry to digress!

Mike -- what's in the Naim Stack you're using with the A5's? I have 552/300DR, but a slightly used 500DR is coming day after tomorrow to audition.
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Good to hear!

300DR + 252 + SuperCap
 
A5 look is growing on me. I feel it’s more S7 Lite than S4. Does SPOD work with A5?
 
brodricj said:
I can't help but think they're shooting themselves in the foot a bit here by building such a good A-speaker, which probably carries a lower profit margin, eating into sales of the higher grade series speakers.
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I suspect the introductory price of $20K will go up. Seems like a great deal now though. I remember how the S series kind of ended the Qs, at least according to my dealer. I am very impressed with just how comprehensive the Magico speaker line up is, with the three separate lines and many, many price points. They seem to be on a roll. Just when some companies are building massive four tower designs, Magico comes out with the A series targeted at a completely different high end segment.
 
Mike, thanks for posting the videos. Have you made any with an acoustic string quartet or classical symphony?
 
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