Magico announces APOD’s and Optional Grills for A3’s

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The APOD is based on the scientific design principles of Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) and provides an effective way to couple the A3 loudspeaker to the floor while dissipating unwanted mechanical energy away from the enclosure. Demonstrable results include increased dynamics, enhanced focus, greater resolution, and a closer representation of the original musical performance as it was intended during the recording process.

The main structure of the APOD is formed from multiple machined aluminum sections which when assembled form a vertical stack. A solid pure copper substrate center round is sandwiched by a top and bottom layer of aluminum that when compressed together facilitates the Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) function. An adjustable spiked footer threads into the APOD base and when locked into position provides solid coupling to the floor.

Direct installation of the APOD is intended for the A3, S1 Mk II and S3 Mk II.

$1550 for APOD - 8 pack
$600 for grills/pair

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In the world of HE Audio, the retail price for the APODS looks very reasonable. Now, the question is how much of an improvement?
 
For sure...a set of 8 APods not much more than a single MPod. I wonder if APod is being built for them in China?
 
Any photos of either the APod or grill? I'm considering the SPods for my Q3s. Does anyone have experience with these?
 
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They look very similar to Spod in size, shape and construction. But Spod are twice the price of Apod. I wonder why?
 
Ok, thanks Mike. This product sheet appears to specify that APODs are suitable for the A3 and S1 mk2.


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I just installed a set of Gaia 1 on my S3Mk2 and I am very happy with the improvement they provided, if you want a lower cost option. They look more substantial that the Apods also.
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Hopefully, Dizzie will get his reviewer discount on these and along with his A3s.;-)

Gee, I guess you folks didn't' know that "Dizzie," is StereoTimes reviewer Don Shaulis.


 
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I just installed a set of Gaia 1 on my S3Mk2 and I am very happy with the improvement they provided, if you want a lower cost option. They look more substantial that the Apods also.
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Thanks for sharing Larry, that looks to be an interesting option.

I was looking into the APODs and SPODs, but as I am really happy with the sound as it is, I have not pulled the trigger. The Gaias might indeed be an option as well.

How would you describe the sound improvement with the Gaias?

Also, would it be possible to share a picture of the full S3 mk2s with the Gaias, to see how they fit proportionally with the speakers?


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The speaker sits on faux wood tile on top of a concrete slab. The best I can describe the difference was that the sound tightened up all the way around. I was sorta a skeptic
on footers but like someone here said everything matters. (Might have been Mike since sells everything that matters lol).........
 

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Im pretty close to 'pulling the trigger' on A3's. Those Gaia supports probably are just on the wrong side of WAF however. For my in-home test I just put the A3 spikes onto Herbie sliders. Something more isolating Im sure would yield improvement, but not sure I can swing the Gaias. I'd love to eliminate spikes altogether if possible.
 
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