Magico S5 mk2

[Mike]

Hi Mike. I tried to back read the thread but can't seem to find the model of the Vitus amp hooked up to your new S5 mk2. Is it the new SS-103? Can 50 watts of Class A really drive Magico's S Series even at fairly loud levels? TIA!

Yes, it's the new Vitus SS-103 with the SL-102 mk2 preamp. As for the power, I think it's a very conservative 50 watts. Class A current/power is ballsy. I'm having zero issues. Already reached peaks of 95db from my listening position and no trouble at all with plenty of headroom to spare. No compression at all. The amp FEELS like it's 150+ watts. Maybe more. It's really something you have to hear and experience to believe.

Khin is driving his S3's with a 30 watt Class A Pass amp and says he can't believe how well it drives them.


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[Mike]

Yep. It's a breeze to set up. The hardest part is moving the S3s from my garage to the listening room (no wheels on S3s) as the crate they came with is too big to fit the door. Both S3s came in one big crate.

Mike, S5 mk2 + Vitus class A must be heavenly. Love the black m-coat. Congrats, again!

BTW I ordered Jim Smith book and dvd. [emoji4]

Thanks. The M-Coat black is so classy. Love the M-Coat finish. The Vitus Class A with the Magico S5 mk2's is heavenly. For tube lovers, the VAC Signature 200iQ's are also excellent. Slightly different signature.


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[Mike]

Hey Khin - if you have access to Tidal, try this song on your Magico S3's. I bet it will sound amazing:

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[bthomas9]

Hans is on the record saying that the SIA-025 at 25w class A is enough power for the S5's in all but the largest rooms. I hope this is the case . Keep you posted


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[drabbish]

Mike, you think my mc275 vi
Could push the s3's? It's 75w with 90w total headroom. Not the sure if it's class A though

 

[Mike]

Mike, you think my mc275 vi
Could push the s3's? It's 75w with 90w total headroom. Not the sure if it's class A though

Man do I miss those amps. I had the mc275 mk6's. Absolutely gorgeous. The green lights. Oh man. Best looking tube amps ever? Definitely up there. OK, enough about that...it depends on the size of your room and the volumes you listen at. I would say "yes". You could always, down the road, consider adding a second mc275 mk6 and run them in mono. That would definitely be more than enough. But one should be fine unless you're listening 100db+ in a big big room. S3's are 88db...not bad at all. Khin is driving them nicely with a 30 watt amp.

 

[KeithR]

I just cannot get over how easy Magico's are to setup and integrate into a room. After nightmares with some previous speakers, these are an absolute dream. I think Khin was mentioning something similar with his S3's. I just plop them down a couple of feet from the wall, toe them in facing the ears of the listener, and go. I feel like a bad placement gives you 9/10, tweak a little and get 10/10. Hire Jim Smith and get 11/10. [emoji6]


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Sealed box probably helps?

I know my new, ported Devores seem way more placement sensitive.

 

[Boggy]

Thanks for the reply Mike. Congrats on your new toys!

Yes, it's the new Vitus SS-103 with the SL-102 mk2 preamp. As for the power, I think it's a very conservative 50 watts. Class A current/power is ballsy. I'm having zero issues. Already reached peaks of 95db from my listening position and no trouble at all with plenty of headroom to spare. No compression at all. The amp FEELS like it's 150+ watts. Maybe more. It's really something you have to hear and experience to believe.

Khin is driving his S3's with a 30 watt Class A Pass amp and says he can't believe how well it drives them.


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[kzhtoo]

Hey Khin - if you have access to Tidal, try this song on your Magico S3's. I bet it will sound amazing:

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Love it, Mike. It sounds amazing and shows what S3s can do.

 

[Kuoppis]

Hey Khin - if you have access to Tidal, try this song on your Magico S3's. I bet it will sound amazing:

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Works with my S3s [emoji2]!


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[mauidan]

Mike, you think my mc275 vi
Could push the s3's? It's 75w with 90w total headroom. Not the sure if it's class A though

Heard the S3s powered by 90 Watt Lamm monos, and didn't feel there was enough power and control.

 

[db33]

Hallo,

the new Magico "mk2" -> S1 or S5 have a lower sensibilty (Db) vs the mk1 Serie. S1mk2 84Db and S5mk2 88Db.

well I use Pass XA100.8 with Sasha2 and I dont have an problem. I will pull the trigger with a pair of Magico (S1/S3/S5) BUT the mons XA100.8 will be enough with the new S1mk2 & S5mk2 (and too with the other S version mk1 /1, 3 or 5)???

thank you for your feedback.

 

[BayStBroker]

How large would a listening room need to be in order to accomodate the S5 mk2? Put in other words, what would be the minimum size of a listening room in which the SQ experience would be greater with the S5 than with the S3? I don't have any experience with large speakers in a small room (though I know that it is a classic audiophile folly to try to put big speakers in small rooms). Save me from myself, please!

 

[Mike]

How large would a listening room need to be in order to accomodate the S5 mk2? Put in other words, what would be the minimum size of a listening room in which the SQ experience would be greater with the S5 than with the S3? I don't have any experience with large speakers in a small room (though I know that it is a classic audiophile folly to try to put big speakers in small rooms). Save me from myself, please!

Ha! There are many factors to consider - such as ceiling height, wall type, openings, glass/windows, etc. I will call Magico and let you know. I think you're in Toronto, right? I'm sure Mark Jones would know.

 

[db33]

My room is not only for hifi......but is aound 58m2.

 

[BayStBroker]

What I really want is for the S3 Mk2 to be available sooner rather than later. But the word is they won't be around until next year :skeptical: And if the stock market crashes in the interim, I may not have money next year, lol. :exciting:

 

[Mike]

How large would a listening room need to be in order to accomodate the S5 mk2? Put in other words, what would be the minimum size of a listening room in which the SQ experience would be greater with the S5 than with the S3? I don't have any experience with large speakers in a small room (though I know that it is a classic audiophile folly to try to put big speakers in small rooms). Save me from myself, please!

One of the benefits of Magico enclosure design is that they do not energize or activate the room structure therefore they will work well in smaller room applications. The S5 Mk II performance at AXPONA in the 15' x 19' x 9' hotel room was outstanding. Magico created fabulous sound in that room and it would only improve with larger room dimensions.

I would give Mark a call and go hear them. His room isn't too big and he gets great sound.

 

[Elberoth]

Hallo,

the new Magico "mk2" -> S1 or S5 have a lower sensibilty (Db) vs the mk1 Serie. S1mk2 84Db and S5mk2 88Db.

well I use Pass XA100.8 with Sasha2 and I dont have an problem. I will pull the trigger with a pair of Magico (S1/S3/S5) BUT the mons XA100.8 will be enough with the new S1mk2 & S5mk2 (and too with the other S version mk1 /1, 3 or 5)???

thank you for your feedback.

If the new S5 mk 2 really is 88dB, then it is 1dB MORE, not less efficient.

The original S5 mk 1 was 87dB efficient:

http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/in...&catid=77:loudspeaker-measurements&Itemid=153

 

[Elberoth]

One of the benefits of Magico enclosure design is that they do not energize or activate the room structure therefore they will work well in smaller room applications. The S5 Mk II performance at AXPONA in the 15' x 19' x 9' hotel room was outstanding. Magico created fabulous sound in that room and it would only improve with larger room dimensions.

I would give Mark a call and go hear them. His room isn't too big and he gets great sound.

+1

My room is 14' x 19'.

 

[Cincy2]

One of the benefits of Magico enclosure design is that they do not energize or activate the room structure therefore they will work well in smaller room applications. The S5 Mk II performance at AXPONA in the 15' x 19' x 9' hotel room was outstanding. Magico created fabulous sound in that room and it would only improve with larger room dimensions.

From your lips to God's ears! I'm counting on this statement.

Cincy