The Ultimate MAGICO Experience for Audioshark Members - Saturday August 27, 2016

[Mike]

LOL, OK i will bring my engine hoist..

I heard sealed woofers work best outdoors next to pools .....Suggestion to Alon, make them in 2 or 3 sections, coupled mass will be the same and you wont need the Avengers.

You're thinking of the Devialet Phantom. [emoji6]


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[Alectiong]

At twice the price of the S5 Mk2's, in theory atleast the M3's should be twice as good as the S5 Mk2. However the law of diminishing returns still applies, so I'd expect the S5 Mk2's would hold their own, perhaps even get close to the M3's in one or two areas. Actually, the two speakers share some commonality; the S5 Mk2 uses exactly the same midrange drivers as the M3 (Part No: MAG6004RTC), as well as the copper woofer coupling system, computer-modeled polymer midrange enclosure & machined, 3D convex top plate.

Apropos which, I'm auditioning the M3's this weekend at my Dealer's showroom which should be a revelation! .

Melbguy1, would you please share your listening impression?


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[Melbguy1]

Melbguy1, would you please share your listening impression?

Alectiong, my Dealer had an International visitor this weekend, so the audition was off. But i've got an audition locked in for next Saturday to listen to this exact setup. I must admit, even via crappy pc speakers, those things sound punchy, dynamic & articulate as hell. Can't wait!

 

[madfloyd]

Great video. Sounds like the dart is driving the M3's very well...

 

[Rhapsody]

Thank you all!
So you think there is nothing that S5 mk2 do better than the M3.
How about the lowest frequencies and the sound pressure.
I noticed that the demo in Magico`s room included two mighty Magico subs, but since their room is so big, i guess in a smaller space M3 would be absolutely adequate on their own.

Mike, i`m eager to read your impressions and comparison between the two models, when the M3 arrive. And i`m more than curious how they pair with Vitus.

Here is Vitus SL102 and SM102 mono running in Class A driving the M3's

https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/the-audio-vault/loudspeakers/27298-the-magico-m3-speaker-thread

 

[Mike]

We need video!


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[Mike]

My M3's are in transit. Will get them this week. Anxious to try them with Vitus and VAC.


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[Rhapsody]

We need video!


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I would never do video of my M3's or at Magico. imho you have to be in the room to have the correct impression and experience. I spent 9 hours with Alon at Magico this last Wednesday. I ordered two Q15 subs, not for the bass, but the extra 10' of depth, out through the back wall and you already get 10' deep through the back wall of depth, and the overall soundstage presence that the subs matched with the M3's deliver.

I have over 500 hours on the M3's and they are jaw dropping, at least the 20 people that have heard them dropped their jaws, but they actually were jaw dropping almost out of the crate.

 

[Mike]

I'll take a video when I get mine.


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[Rhapsody]

That will be great to see the video and I would invite anyone that is in NYC to stop in for a listen and a substantial experience.

 

[Mike]

Alectiong, my Dealer had an International visitor this weekend, so the audition was off. But i've got an audition locked in for next Saturday to listen to this exact setup. I must admit, even via crappy pc speakers, those things sound punchy, dynamic & articulate as hell. Can't wait!

I wonder if they got the MPOD's?

Also - is that a CH preamp or DAC?


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[Alectiong]

I wonder if they got the MPOD's?

Also - is that a CH preamp or DAC?


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The video sounds clean and punchy. Would be interested to hear the bass extension. I heard it goes down to 25hz? If you are going to pay so much money, would be nice to get the last octave and be full range, in my opinion.

 

[Rhapsody]

This is exactly why I would not do a video of the M3's. The M3's produce a 22' wide soundstage in my 17' wide room, depth way out through the back wall, layer instruments with pinpoint precision, on a 3D holographic soundstage, with all SS electronics, have world class bass, resolution out the whazoo and are natural sounding, and so musically involving. You can't get these attributes from a video and then you get impressions that are made and passed on from the videos.

I understand videos are part of the audio game, but it's very misleading in this case as the M3's are so capable and it cannot come across in a video.....not saying I'm right, just giving my opinion.

 

[Alectiong]

This is exactly why I would not do a video of the M3's. The M3's produce a 22' wide soundstage in my 17' wide room, depth way out through the back wall, layer instruments with pinpoint precision, on a 3D holographic soundstage, with all SS electronics, have world class bass, resolution out the whazoo and are natural sounding, musically involving and have soul. You can't get these attributes from a video and then you get impressions that are made and passed on from the videos.

I understand videos are part of the audio game, but it's very misleading in this case as the M3's are so capable and it cannot come across in a video.....not saying I'm right, just giving my opinion.

Sounds like a game changer! What SS amp is used in your room? What do you mean when you say it has soul?
Regards


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[Rhapsody]

Sounds like a game changer! What SS amp is used in your room? What do you mean when you say it has soul?
Regards


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It actually is a game changer, in my estimation. Vitus SM102's or SM011's. I used the wrong term, people have been loving Magicos for 10 years for a reason, they have always been great speakers and continue to be. The M3 attributes of being full bodied, transparent BUT with weight, great midbass, natural, captivating, musically involving, an easy emotional connection to the music is very special. The M3's are great speakers, but really Alon has been making great speakers for years now.

 

[Mike]

The video sounds clean and punchy. Would be interested to hear the bass extension. I heard it goes down to 25hz? If you are going to pay so much money, would be nice to get the last octave and be full range, in my opinion.

The bass is the most surprising thing to me. I was really impressed, low, tight, fast and most importantly really well defined (kick drums sounded like they were in the room and so real).


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[Melbguy1]

I wonder if they got the MPOD's?

Also - is that a CH preamp or DAC?

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Hi Mike, my Dealer said he didn't order the MPods and arms with this order.

The CH model is the C1 DAC/Streamer. Btw, I confirmed in this setup the Digibit Aria Piccolo + external psu is feeding the CH C1 > Dart .

 

[Melbguy1]

It actually is a game changer, in my estimation. Vitus SM102's or SM011's. I never really felt that Magicos "had soul" prior to hearing the M3's, I feel the M3's "have soul".....meaning full bodied, transparent BUT with weight, great midbass, natural, captivating, musically involving, an easy emotional connection to the music. I never felt that the previous Magicos had all of these attributes and the M3's do. Again, this is just what I hear and feel, ymmv of course.

Just curious if that includes the S5 Mk2's which you're also very familiar with? My curiosity was piqued as the S5 Mk2 of course uses the same midrange drivers as the M3.

Cheers,

 

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[Rhapsody]

Hi Mike, I would agree if I had just heard them at the Magico facility, but if you heard them at my place I think that you would have a different and expanded impression.