Magico S3 mk2 vs Dynaudio Contour 60

Haven't spoken to him yet but dealers in Singapore are fairly good at allowing in home testing. Especially if you can assure them that the product is on a shortlist of 2 or 3. Will let everyone know how it goes.

Mike - in your opinion would the Gryphon win hands down over the Devialet 440? The much cheaper option would be to buy another 220 to get 440.
 
With the Gryphon would need to get it with the DAC option and as I stream some of my music would need to buy a steamer too.
 
Will start a new thread in the amplifier forum for those who are keen to join me on my ride to upgrade or replace my Devialet Expert Pro 220, with the ultimate aim to find an amplifier which does S3 mk2s justice.

Have decided on an integrated amp and the front-runner is the Gryphon Diablo. Plan B is to buy another Devialet 220, but am open (and encourage!) other suggestions.
 
AJR said:
Will start a new thread in the amplifier forum for those who are keen to join me on my ride to upgrade or replace my Devialet Expert Pro 220, with the ultimate aim to find an amplifier which does S3 mk2s justice.

Have decided on an integrated amp and the front-runner is the Gryphon Diablo. Plan B is to buy another Devialet 220, but am open (and encourage!) other suggestions.
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I think the ship has sailed for Devialet to be honest. I would look at the Gryphon Diablo 300 (#1) or T+A PA3100HV (#2) or Pass INT-250 (option 3). All three are terrific options and provide plenty of current and control for your S3 mk2's.
 
All good choices. While I cannot tell much about the Gryphon bar from show presentations, I have had the T+A 3000 HV in my system with Magico S1 mk1 and the Pass INT-60 with the S3 mk1.

Out of those my preference would be the Pass, as Magico in general does synergize best with more ballsy amps. One Pass signature strength is also imaging and soundstaging which you can very nicely leverage with Magicos. That said, the T+A also has a great mid and top range.


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AJR said:
Wow. So Pass 60 over T+A3100?!
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I would say so.

That said, I knew I would not keep it in that system for long so I was not too critical about the power requirements.

With the S3 mk2s I would definitely go with the INT-250.


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Can you eleborate a little more about the differences between your AYRE and your Pass amps in relation to the S3Mk2 please?
I have the Int-60 which I had planned to use once my Magicos come in. My room is a small 11x14 ft.
Thanks
Larry
 
Dguitarnut said:
Can you eleborate a little more about the differences between your AYRE and your Pass amps in relation to the S3Mk2 please?
I have the Int-60 which I had planned to use once my Magicos come in. My room is a small 11x14 ft.
Thanks
Larry
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Hi Larry, thanks for asking.

The Ayres are my go-to amps in the main system. I find they work quite well with the Magicos, as they have a good attack - if I may borrow a guitar amp term. They also offer very good micro details w/o being analytical, rather offer a nice midrange warmth.

The INT-60 I liked very much in the system as well, to the point of considering keeping it there. I however bought it for my summer house so I also took it there. What I enjoyed the most were the very nice top-end resolution and exceptional imaging/ soundstaging - everything else was also very good. I liked it to an extent that I might get a Pass power amp at some point. But as my room is a bit larger, I would go for the X350.8. The reason I recommended the INT-250 is to have a bit more headroom. While I felt the INT-60 worked well in my system and room, with some orchestral crescendos it could have had a bit more reserves for the S3 mk1s. But I also think the mk2s might be a bit more accommodating.

Maybe Mike can chime in as he has both in the store and also Joe, as he is the resident Ayre expert on the forum.


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Mike, i noticed you are not recommending Vitus RI-100. You do not like the AB class Vitus with Magico or just prefer the Gryphon?
 
Nataraja said:
Mike, i noticed you are not recommending Vitus RI-100. You do not like the AB class Vitus with Magico or just prefer the Gryphon?
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It is not a graet amp. It never stops to amaze me, how an amp like this could come from the very same company that brought us the SIA-025 and other amazing products.
 
I have never listened to RI-100, but the reviews - both from magazines and customers are great. So many people in love with this amp... I understand that it is not in the league of SIA-025 but it is half the price and since it would be a replacement for a Devialet, I was just wondering. Anyway, thank you for the opinion, I would be interested to read more of your and other guys experience of the combo Magico S3 II / S5 II + Vitus RI-100.
 
I had the Vitus RS 100 in my system , couldn't wait to get rid of it, definately not a fan of the R series. To me it sounded like a very average class a/b amp.
 
sharkmouth said:
I had the Vitus RS 100 in my system , couldn't wait to get rid of it, definately not a fan of the R series. To me it sounded like a very average class a/b amp.
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Hello,

What reference were you using to compare ..? I was not able to find any actual reviews on the RI-100 , only talking points, no SP testing etc..


Regards
 
I read the review in Positive-Feedback and had the RI-100 in my system for a few months last year (driving a pair of Magico S5). Over that period, I also tried the ASR Emitter II and the Devialet D400. In my system the RI-100 was the weaker one of the 3. I sold it afterwards.
 
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AJR, get the Gryphon Diablo 300 and be happy!! I use mine with Magico S3 Mk IIs, and to my ears, it's superb. (I play mostly large scale classical music and jazz.)
 
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