Magico M3's Have Arrived!

As the M3's approach 100 hours, they only continue to improve. Bass is beginning to open up even more. Midrange and tweeter remain jaw dropping good. The overall speaker remains so incredibly engaging, musical, natural and organic.

A phenomenal speaker.


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Tony007 said:
Mike, how's the break in coming along?

Any more updates on the changes / improvements in the sound?
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Hi Tony - yes, at about 400 hours I "pulled the pins" on the MPOD's once and for all. I wanted to break in the speakers thoroughly first and get used to the sound "with pins" before pulling the pins once and for all. I had tried it a few times back and forth when I first got them, but really wanted to get used to the sound with the pins first so I could unequivocally say, yes the MPOD's make a big difference. With the pins in, the MPOD's work similarly to spikes. But when you pull the pins, the difference is not subtle at all. The biggest improvement being in the bass and midrange. So much more clarity and definition.

With the drivers loosening up, I have put the VAC amps on the M3's again. I will admit, when the drivers were new and quite stiff, the tube amps struggled to control them. But now that the drivers are loosened up, no issues.

I have found the M3's sensitive to source. Put a cheapie source on them (I tried my Oppo 95) and you know it right away. Give them a good source (Berk REF2, Chord DAVE, PS Audio DS, Lampizator, etc.) and WOW - they reward you in spades.

I haven't played around with cables because frankly, I'm a Siltech fan.

My favorite pairing is Vitus, but I'm chomping at the bit to try a pair of Soulution 511 monos.
 
Mike, do you think Lumin S1 is an adequate source for the M3 on its own? And since you find them so sensitive to the source, what about the speakers cables?

Thank You!
 
Nataraja said:
Mike, do you think Lumin S1 is an adequate source for the M3 on its own? And since you find them so sensitive to the source, what about the speakers cables?

Thank You!
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I think it's a great source for the S1's because it's so balanced itself.

I haven't tried any other speaker cables because I'm a huge Siltech fan, but I do plan to try some AQ and Kimbers at a later date. So, to answer your question, I don't know.

Magico is currently using TaraLabs, but I'm really enjoying the Siltech. I think I would examine cables once everything else is in place and you figure out what final seasoning you need to do.


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Mike said:
I think it's a great source for the S1's because it's so balanced itself.
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So... great for the S1, but not so great for the M3? :) That was my question. If you think Lumin S1 does not show the full M3 magic, what would be the one box source that you think should be a perfect match?
 
Nataraja said:
So... great for the S1, but not so great for the M3? :) That was my question. If you think Lumin S1 does not show the full M3 magic, what would be the one box source that you think should be a perfect match?
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Oops...sorry, that was a typo. The S1 is great for the M3's is what I meant.


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Mike said:
...so I could unequivocally say, yes the MPOD's make a big difference. With the pins in, the MPOD's work similarly to spikes. But when you pull the pins, the difference is not subtle at all. The biggest improvement being in the bass and midrange. So much more clarity and definition.
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I'd like to see Magico one day offer the MPods for the S5 Mk2 & future S3 Mk2. I'm sure enough owners would order them if Magico promoted the option. Magico tell me the current MPods can be connected to the S5 Mk2, but were not designed with the S5 Mk2 in mind.
 
Here is a most interesting commentary on the M3's and MPods by Alon Wolf on debut at Imacustica, Lisbon, Portugal!

 
Melbguy1 said:
I'd like to see Magico one day offer the MPods for the S5 Mk2 & future S3 Mk2. I'm sure enough owners would order them if Magico promoted the option. Magico tell me the current MPods can be connected to the S5 Mk2, but were not designed with the S5 Mk2 in mind.
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I have them on my MPro's. Like Mike said - they make a huge difference. I thought the bass was tight before, but now... wow, startling.
 
I noticed from picture that the M3 is actually shorter than the S3.

How does the M3 do with loud volumes, large complex dynamics of electronica and rock n roll?

I ask due to the smallish size and that Bluefox has blown his S5's a couple of times and he said he was not playing that loud.

cheers
 
XV-1 said:
I noticed from picture that the M3 is actually shorter than the S3.

How does the M3 do with loud volumes, large complex dynamics of electronica and rock n roll?

I ask due to the smallish size and that Bluefox has blown his S5's a couple of times and he said he was not playing that loud.

cheers
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I heard the M3s at RMAF 2016 playing very loud with very dynamic music in a large room and they sounded great. Isn't Bluefox the guy who normally blows up his stereo on Friday nights after he gets liquored up? :D
 
mep said:
I heard the M3s at RMAF 2016 playing very loud with very dynamic music in a large room and they sounded great. Isn't Bluefox the guy who normally blows up his stereo on Friday nights after he gets liquored up? :D
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Ha! You had to say that out loud didn't you... :D
 
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M3's at HK show this weekend.


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I could not believe how small the M3's are in person. Premium price for sure. They looked really nice.
 
Mike said:
M3's at HK show this weekend.
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Radar always put on a good show. When I saw them demo M-Pro they were using (insanely expensive) AQ WEL Signature speaker cable, which are not the cables being used on M3 there. HK is a crazy market for audio business.
 
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