Magico S5 mk2

[Melbguy1]

Good read. While reading the review, a siren in my mind prompting S3 mk2, S3 mk2..in that regard, very bad read.

Does that mean there's a possible audition on the horizion?

 

[joeinid]

I am sure that the S3 mk2 would be one of THE Magico models that I'd love to own. So that means NO audition for me

Does that mean there's a possible audition on the horizion?

 

[Melbguy1]

I am sure that the S3 mk2 would be one of THE Magico models that I'd love to own. So that means NO audition for me

Don't you know prohibition bombed Joe?! :roflmao:

 

[joeinid]

I have to have some modesty. I'll hold out as long as possible, mainly to refill the coffers.

You know, you may be a bad influence. I do admit to you having good taste though.

Don't you know prohibition bombed Joe?! :roflmao:

 

[Melbguy1]

I have to have some modesty. I'll hold out as long as possible, mainly to refill the coffers.

You know, you may be a bad influence. I do admit to you having good taste though.

Sounds like a plan Joe! Your gear list is choc full of great value gear, so you have good taste indeed my friend! Give it a few months Joe...you might find that golden ticket in your Wonka bar .

 

[kzhtoo]

Does that mean there's a possible audition on the horizion?

Definitely. But not sure if it's needed. I already own S3 mk1 and love them.

 

[BlueFox]

I like that Myles said they sound good right from the start. However, 600 hours is a long time. Then again, my S5s are sounding great now, so maybe that is typical.

 

[Melbguy1]

I just finished reading Myles review of the S5 Mk2's end to end. I noted with interest Myles observation "But interestingly, it's the solidity and focus of the speaker's center image that is most improved in the latest version of the Magico S5", owing to the machined 3D convex top plate as confirmed by Alon Wolf.

Apropos which, I recently asked Mark Jones about his view of the differences between the S5 Mk2 & S7 and he replied "The S7's are more enjoyable overall with better dynamics and an easier on the ear balance. However, the S5's are not far behind, a lot less money, and I think the sound staging from the S5's is a little better". Interesting as I suspected the new top plate would give the S5 Mk2 an edge over the S7 in that area.

Overall Myles review paints a picture of a very complete speaker with no real weak points to speak of. Some small compromises compared to the more expensive M3, sure. But no weak points. Of particular interest to me is the S5 Mk2's improved imaging, low level detail, off-axis performance, transparency & overall coherency. Oh and I might just throw in, I think Magico have improved the luster and depth of the M-coat paint finish vs the Mk1 model. So their paint shop haven't being sitting idle either! :audiophile:.

 

[Joe P]

Stereophile Review:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/magico-s5-mkii-loudspeaker#89hATtPIerJd5Fgl.97

 

[Elberoth]

Can the S5 v2 owners give an idea as to how they sound brand new, that is before they break in. Any idea of break in time? Right now my plan is to let them play 24/7 for a week or so.

IMO they need about 500h to break in. Brand new, thay can sound a bit lifeless and flat.

 

[BlueFox]

Great. So I need to let them play 24/7 for almost a month to break in.

 

[Melbguy1]

I don't know if anyone posted this previously? But the S5 mk2 earned a Class A rating in Stereophile's Recommended Components 2017 alongside other SOTA speakers such as the Marten Coltrane 3, Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2 & YG Sonja 1.3. Congratulations to Alon and Magico for this well deserved recognition :thumbsup:.

 

[BlueFox]

I need to send the tax man a boatload of money, but not as much as I was scared would be needed. Time to order some SPODs.

 

[Kuoppis]

I don't know if anyone posted this previously? But the S5 mk2 earned a Class A rating in Stereophile's Recommended Components 2017 alongside other SOTA speakers such as the Marten Coltrane 3, Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2 & YG Sonja 1.3. Congratulations to Alon and Magico for well deserved recognition of these terrific loudspeakers :thumbsup:.

Ah, did they. So you mean now Stereophile finally woke up...[emoji3].

It's funny, I've heard that there were people who have been knowing already for a while that Magico make good speakers.


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[Melbguy1]

I need to send the tax man a boatload of money, but not as much as I was scared would be needed. Time to order some SPODs.

There is a lot of duality in IRS...Infinity Reference Standard...Internal Revenue Service .

 

[Melbguy1]

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Back in black :thumbsup:.

 

[Melbguy1]

The S5 Mk2's on demo at TAA 2017 .

 

[BlueFox]

Stock spikes. Tsk, tsk.

 

[Melbguy1]

Stock spikes. Tsk, tsk.

Yeah a little surprising considering the caliber of this system. My guess is the Dealer didn't have any S Pods on stock before the show deadline. They are certainly the icing on the cake to complete these speakers. As a side note, I'm surprised they went with a DCS front end. My choice would have been the Soulution 746+ for synergy, or Vitus MP-T201/MP-D201.

 

[Melbguy1]

Another great pic of the S5 Mk2's at the Taiwan Hi End show..