Magico S3 mk2 vs Dynaudio Contour 60

Audio 1 said:
Awesome AJR! You now own some of the best speakers on the market today :thumbsup:
Just one thing is missing ..... We would love pictures :D
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don't know how to upload! I think if you look at our German friend's pics you will get a good idea!!! :yahoo1:
 
AJR said:
don't know how to upload! I think if you look at our German friend's pics you will get a good idea!!! :yahoo1:
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When you reply to the thread click the box that looks like a picture called 'insert image'
It will let you choose an image from your computer, or from a URL.
 
So, next step in this journey is two-fold. I am thinking 12-18 months away. I am VERY happy right now. But, because this is fun!

1. Cables. I am honestly lost at sea here. I like Mike's advice which is to wait until my speakers are properly burnt in. But I am a cable sceptic. My cables are bottom, bottom range. As in about $300 for 2x 3m cables. My tech mates say spend $1k and get decent 14 gauge thick cables properly insulated. Steps up are massively diminshing. Steeper curve than speakers, amps etc. Well, that is one view.

2. Amp. Does my Devialet 200 Expert Pro do the S3 mk2s justice? I don't want a debate about what the best amp is for the Magicos. No doubt I can do better. But have sown my seeds, so to speak. I just want to know whether 220 Devialet watts is enough, or should I upgrade to the 440 or 1000.

Grateful for constructive thoughts!
 
Can I please make one more music recommendation: The War on Drugs "Up all night". Shows off the Magicos. Full range. Voice, kick drums, bass guitar, treble. Just amazing.
 
AJR said:
Can I please make one more music recommendation: The War on Drugs "Up all night". Shows off the Magicos. Full range. Voice, kick drums, bass guitar, treble. Just amazing.
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Keep the music recommendations coming. I'm especially interested in what electronic music you are playing.

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Showroom Dummies said:
Keep the music recommendations coming. I'm especially interested in what electronic music you are playing.

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old school: Aphex Twin, Future Sound of London, Massive Attack, Orbital, The orb, B12, Chemical Brothers, Boards of Canada, UNDERWORLD!, Portishead, Richie Hawtin, goa trance (:yahoo1:), leftfield, amon tobin, the list goes on.

Recently, I like Mala, Burial, Four Tet, Monolake, Zomby.

AND 90s grunge, plus Tool, The National, and Radiohead.

Am not a jazz guy, but man the tracks from Whiplash are amazing. My mate is a jazz guy and what got him over the line with my demos of the S3 mk2s was how they handled the bombardment of sound.
 
AJR said:
old school: Aphex Twin, Future Sound of London, Massive Attack, Orbital, The orb, B12, Chemical Brothers, Boards of Canada, UNDERWORLD!, Portishead, Richie Hawtin, goa trance (:yahoo1:), leftfield, amon tobin, the list goes on.

Recently, I like Mala, Burial, Four Tet, Monolake, Zomby.

AND 90s grunge, plus Tool, The National, and Radiohead.

Am not a jazz guy, but man the tracks from Whiplash are amazing. My mate is a jazz guy and what got him over the line with my demos of the S3 mk2s was how they handled the bombardment of sound.
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I'm so jealous :)

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A quick update: my S3IIs probably have about 250 hours on the clock now. I have noticed that the bass has evolved from being very tight to now being a lot phatter (but not flabby). It seems to be deeper, richer and generally 'bigger'. Amazing to hear such a change. It will be interesting to see how it continues to change as the consensus appears to be 400-500 hours of break-in is needed. I haven't noticed a big change in the mids and treble.
 
What you are describing sounds like typical speaker break in I've experienced. The bass is there but it's almost too tight to be useful but as the woofer(s) break in the bass becomes fuller, not out of control, ust getting "right". On some speakers I've had the trebleand mids smooth out as well.

Gld you are enjoying them, sounds like you made the right choice.

AJR said:
A quick update: my S3IIs probably have about 250 hours on the clock now. I have noticed that the bass has evolved from being very tight to now being a lot phatter (but not flabby). It seems to be deeper, richer and generally 'bigger'. Amazing to hear such a change. It will be interesting to see how it continues to change as the consensus appears to be 400-500 hours of break-in is needed. I haven't noticed a big change in the mids and treble.
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Am convinced I made the right choice of speakers. Now looking at cables, power supply/conditioners, and even amp (also have a few in mind)!! Will wait another 300 hours or so and then start blind testing cables (I have a few in mind) and power supply/conditioners. The fun continues!
 
AJR said:
Am convinced I made the right choice of speakers. Now looking at cables, power supply/conditioners, and even amp (also have a few in mind)!! Will wait another 300 hours or so and then start blind testing cables (I have a few in mind) and power supply/conditioners. The fun continues!
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Exciting stuff! What amps are you considering?


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Frontrunner is the Gryphon Diablo 300.

The Vitus SIA-025 appeals. Would that drive the Magicos?

Re: power, my Devialet dealer reached out to push the Anzus Mainz8 as a starting point to upgrade power supply. Will let me take home, so i can blind test.

Cables: I still have no idea. Biding my time. I do like what I have read about the MIT EVOs (another of your recommendations). Seems that you can get something decent for under 3k.
 
AJR said:
Frontrunner is the Gryphon Diablo 300.

The Vitus SIA-025 appeals. Would that drive the Magicos?

Re: power, my Devialet dealer reached out to push the Anzus Mainz8 as a starting point to upgrade power supply. Will let me take home, so i can blind test.

Cables: I still have no idea. Biding my time. I do like what I have read about the MIT EVOs (another of your recommendations). Seems that you can get something decent for under 3k.
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I think your frontrunner is the way to go.

Definitely try the MIT's. I'm beyond smitten with them.
 
AJR said:
Frontrunner is the Gryphon Diablo 300.

The Vitus SIA-025 appeals. Would that drive the Magicos?

Re: power, my Devialet dealer reached out to push the Anzus Mainz8 as a starting point to upgrade power supply. Will let me take home, so i can blind test.

Cables: I still have no idea. Biding my time. I do like what I have read about the MIT EVOs (another of your recommendations). Seems that you can get something decent for under 3k.
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for your music and speakers, definitely want juice - so the Gryphon makes sense.
 
Over buying another Devialet 220 (so doubling to get to 440)? Does it become more about different sound than power? Haven't listened so I have no idea how different the Gryphon might sound.
 
Does anybody have any thoughts/predictions about what the differences in sound will be between my Devialet 220 and the Gryphon Diablo driving the S3IIs? Am trying to arrange a date with the Gryphon and will report back once I have tested.
 
AJR said:
Does anybody have any thoughts/predictions about what the differences in sound will be between my Devialet 220 and the Gryphon Diablo driving the S3IIs? Am trying to arrange a date with the Gryphon and will report back once I have tested.
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I think it will be a "no contest" win for the Gryphon. Is your dealer letting you try it at home?
 
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