Paul
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What made you all you guys think is she ? [emoji14]
Magico S3
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nile49
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Last but not least...
Me too !!!!
Come on, guys, a little respect please.....
She does look like a serious audiophile who just also happens to like tube tops, minis and stilettos.
J.
mdkim
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I love Scott. He's sold me $XXX,XXXs of gear and I won't buy from any other dealer...but I can't help but laugh at how rigid he is in this video. I love Magico and I believe his message but LOLz...
Having purchased a set of S1s for my father, I'd also agree that the S3s are probably a better value as I don't think the scale of the S1s are adequate. Of course, YMMV.
KeithR
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I may need to take a trip down to Scott's- Magicos w/ tubes I've always thought would be an ideal combination and there are some hints of that portrayed in the video.
Admittedly he had the Q7s on Vac at THE Show, but it was in a cavern, not a listening room.
Admittedly he had the Q7s on Vac at THE Show, but it was in a cavern, not a listening room.
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All things being equal, the S5 can sound great with either ss or tube. Just don't put a lean sounding amp (or for that matter anything) on the S5 because the speaker is not forgiving. Crap in, crap out. The S5 won't sugar coat things.
That's not any different than any top notch speaker. They demand the best in ancillary equipment.
That's not any different than any top notch speaker. They demand the best in ancillary equipment.
Yes, and I see that mdkim has Pass XS driving his S5. Must sound incredible. Magico and Pass is a great combination.
mdkim
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A terrific pairing IMO!
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puroagave
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Brooks Berdan in Monrovia have Q7s paired with Jadis 200s they also demo S3s with tubes.
nile49
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I recently acquired a pair of S3s and hands down it's the best audio purchase I've ever made. Finally experience what the fuss is about and I'm glad I took a chance. I also feel a bit lucky with Magico/Pass/Siltech synergy.
Awesome! Love the M-coat finish by the way. Which Pass amp are you using?
Warren
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Thanks, Joe and Warren.
The amp is...wait for it...XA30.8! I am also surprised the venerable XA30.8 is able to drive the S3s. No sign of being underpowered and S3s sound effortless at my normal listening level. And it has a good 15-16 steps on my XP-20 pre before it gets out of class A. I was already thinking XA60.8 before S3s arrived but now I'll probably wait a bit. I don't have to let go of this sweetness that XA30.8 has, just yet.
The amp is...wait for it...XA30.8! I am also surprised the venerable XA30.8 is able to drive the S3s. No sign of being underpowered and S3s sound effortless at my normal listening level. And it has a good 15-16 steps on my XP-20 pre before it gets out of class A. I was already thinking XA60.8 before S3s arrived but now I'll probably wait a bit. I don't have to let go of this sweetness that XA30.8 has, just yet.
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Thanks, Kuoppis. I must say your posts on S3s played a part in pushing me over the edge. [emoji4]