Magico S5 Mk2 speakers

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited March 2016
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Thanks man, the Classe will stick with bowers for the foreseeable future.

    The Boulder 2060 will go with the Rockport Avior

    Interesting how he replaced s Boulder 1060. The 2060 is a totally different beast than the 1060 so I would love to compar and contrast someday
    Ah, ok I thought your Aviors were replacing the 802 D3's? It would be fun having a 2nd system, but at this stage all my funds & energy are going into my main system. Besides that I don't have the room in my current apartment.

    Big congrats on your Boulder 2060!! That is a beast of an amp & operates in Class A. Fyi, I was the guy who replaced the 1060 with an SIA-025. I could just fit the 1060 on my rack, so no room for a 2060...that thing is huge! What other gear (preamp, front end, cables) are you running with the Aviors? Apparently The Gryphon has the best synergy with Rockport as Andy Payor voices his speakers with Gryphon. But your Boulder should work well with the Aviors being essentially neutral & provide prodigious power. I'm hoping for a similar uptick in power when I add the Vitus SS-025. That reminds me, I need to update my profile with a signature asap..
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Thanks man, the Classe will stick with bowers for the foreseeable future.

    The Boulder 2060 will go with the Rockport Avior

    Interesting how he replaced s Boulder 1060. The 2060 is a totally different beast than the 1060 so I would love to compar and contrast someday
    Ah, ok I thought your Aviors were replacing the 802 D3's? It would be fun having a 2nd system, but at this stage all my funds & energy are going into my main system. Besides that I don't have the room in my current apartment.

    Big congrats on your Boulder 2060!! That is a beast of an amp & operates in Class A. Fyi, I was the guy who replaced the 1060 with an SIA-025. I could just fit the 1060 on my rack, so no room for a 2060...that thing is huge! What other gear (preamp, front end, cables) are you running with the Aviors? Apparently The Gryphon has the best synergy with Rockport as Andy Payor voices his speakers with Gryphon. But your Boulder should work well with the Aviors being essentially neutral & provide prodigious power. I'm hoping for a similar uptick in power when I add the Vitus SS-025. That reminds me, I need to update my profile with a signature asap..

    Cool man... I am envious of your gear.

    I spoke to Payor, he loves the Boulder. Maybe Gryphon is better, but I have Alon Wolf's 2060 so if it's good enough for Magico, it's good enough for me.

    Yes, the 2060 is fantastic, absolutely flat out the best amp I have ever owned. I would still love to move up to the 3060, but that will be probably another 5 years.

    Yes, the Rockport Avior will take the main room, but the 803D3 will be in the gameroom.

    I will run my full classe set up on the 803D3 unless someone wants to buy it, but I'm not sweating it and I sure as heck aint going to sell it for less than what I want for them. It'll ideally be Classe CP800 -> Classe M600 -> D3

    For the Rockport, it'll be Cary AUdio SLP05 tube preamp -> Boulder 2060 amp -> Rockport Avior.

    I'm getting there I think.

    Would LOVE to hear your S5mk2 and Vitus. I bet it would be ownage.

    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Bodhi, I just saw this thread. You should come back to AudioShark. :)

    Anyway, congrats on the S5 MK2. It will be a while before I upgrade. I just dropped a $100k on a home remodel to give the S5s a better environment. :)

    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited April 2016
    Thanks for your kind words Bud :smile: And congrats on your home renovation! That is a big investment, but i'm sure it will be well worth it.

    Re: returning to Audioshark, i'll send you a pm.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited April 2016
    Good news! My Dealer advised me my pair of S5 Mk2's are due to be shipped out of the factory by the end of this week, saving any delay in production/testing. Worst case scenario is they should arrive in the next few weeks :).

    The feedback i've read from Axpona suggest they are leaps and bounds ahead of the original S5's. Mike Bovaird from Audioshark gave them his 'Best of Show' within the 'sane' price category. I think that will be the first of many gongs to come ;) .
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Good news! My Dealer advised me my pair of S5 Mk2's are due to be shipped out of the factory by the end of this week, saving any delay in production/testing. Worst case scenario is they should arrive in the next few weeks :).

    The feedback i've read from Axpona suggest they are leaps and bounds ahead of the original S5's. Mike Bovaird from Audioshark gave them his 'Best of Show' within the 'sane' price category. I think that will be the first of many gongs to come ;) .

    That's what I read too.

    MB texts me from time to time, he says they are good. He owned the S5 prior. His were Bud's so he knows them well.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited April 2016
    Joey_V wrote: »
    That's what I read too.

    MB texts me from time to time, he says they are good. He owned the S5 prior. His were Bud's so he knows them well.
    Yeah Mike has been really enthusiastic about the S5 Mk2. I've heard the S7's in my friend's full Vitus system & was impressed how balanced and coherent they sounded. The S7's speed, resolution & dynamics reminded me of what good horn speakers do well; giving you that live, 'boxless' sound. The S5 Mk2 should be similar in presentation.

    Btw, how are your Aviors settling in?

    Happy days ahead! :smile:
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    That's what I read too.

    MB texts me from time to time, he says they are good. He owned the S5 prior. His were Bud's so he knows them well.
    Yeah Mike has been really enthusiastic about the S5 Mk2. I've heard the S7's in my friend's full Vitus system & was impressed how balanced and coherent they sounded. The S7's speed, resolution & dynamics reminded me of what good horn speakers do well; giving you that live, 'boxless' sound. The S5 Mk2 should be similar in presentation.

    Btw, how are your Aviors settling in?

    Happy days ahead! :smile:

    Aviors out.

    Definitely going 802d3.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    That's what I read too.

    MB texts me from time to time, he says they are good. He owned the S5 prior. His were Bud's so he knows them well.
    Yeah Mike has been really enthusiastic about the S5 Mk2. I've heard the S7's in my friend's full Vitus system & was impressed how balanced and coherent they sounded. The S7's speed, resolution & dynamics reminded me of what good horn speakers do well; giving you that live, 'boxless' sound. The S5 Mk2 should be similar in presentation.

    Btw, how are your Aviors settling in?

    Happy days ahead! :smile:

    Aviors out.

    Definitely going 802d3.
    Ok, i'll be interested to read your thoughts once they're in situ! B) .
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    That's what I read too.

    MB texts me from time to time, he says they are good. He owned the S5 prior. His were Bud's so he knows them well.
    Yeah Mike has been really enthusiastic about the S5 Mk2. I've heard the S7's in my friend's full Vitus system & was impressed how balanced and coherent they sounded. The S7's speed, resolution & dynamics reminded me of what good horn speakers do well; giving you that live, 'boxless' sound. The S5 Mk2 should be similar in presentation.

    Btw, how are your Aviors settling in?

    Happy days ahead! :smile:

    Aviors out.

    Definitely going 802d3.
    Ok, i'll be interested to read your thoughts once they're in situ! B) .

    Will do. Sold out till middle may, so I gotta sit tight.

    Aviors sold in 12 hours. Superb.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Mike Bovaird from Audioshark gave them his 'Best of Show' within the 'sane' price category. I think that will be the first of many gongs to come ;) .

    LOL. I saw that. Interesting hobby where $38k is considered the 'sane' category. :)

    I am waiting for Mike to get his own, and then sell them used 5 months later.

    Seriously though, I have no complaints with the S5v1 speaker. When I heard the S5 vs the S7 at Magico I preferred the S7, but the S5 was darn close.

    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited April 2016
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Mike Bovaird from Audioshark gave them his 'Best of Show' within the 'sane' price category. I think that will be the first of many gongs to come ;) .

    LOL. I saw that. Interesting hobby where $38k is considered the 'sane' category. :)

    I am waiting for Mike to get his own, and then sell them used 5 months later.

    Seriously though, I have no complaints with the S5v1 speaker. When I heard the S5 vs the S7 at Magico I preferred the S7, but the S5 was darn close.
    You're right Bud, high end audio is branching out into the realm of luxury products marketed to the rich. But I just stick to my guns and remain true to my philosophy on building an audio system.

    Yes, I wonder how long before Mike is tempted by the next new thing? Lol! Though I understand he is running a business.

    I loved my S5 Mk1's. They're fun speakers and don't have any obvious deficiences. They do it all well. Kudos to Magico for producing a terrific speaker. At this level, the truth is you pay a lot more for incremental improvements.

    Cheers,
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Mike Bovaird from Audioshark gave them his 'Best of Show' within the 'sane' price category. I think that will be the first of many gongs to come ;) .

    LOL. I saw that. Interesting hobby where $38k is considered the 'sane' category. :)

    I am waiting for Mike to get his own, and then sell them used 5 months later.

    Seriously though, I have no complaints with the S5v1 speaker. When I heard the S5 vs the S7 at Magico I preferred the S7, but the S5 was darn close.
    You're right Bud, high end audio is branching out into the realm of luxury products marketed to the rich. But I just stick to my guns and remain true to my philosophy on building an audio system.

    Yes, I wonder how long before Mike is tempted by the next new thing? Lol! Though I understand he is running a business.

    I loved my S5 Mk1's. They're fun speakers and don't have any obvious deficiences. They do it all well. Kudos to Magico for producing a terrific speaker. At this level, the truth is you pay a lot more for incremental improvements.

    Cheers,

    Mike is not a typical end user like you or me or bud. He runs a business. He gets to tax deduct his purchases.

    He rolls through gear because he doesn't lose money.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited April 2016
    Magico have now published the official specs for the S5 Mk2! - http://magico.net/product/s5mkii.php

    The specs show that the S5 Mk2 is acutally 1db less efficient than the S5 Mk1's on paper. Of course, many other factors determine what kind of speaker load is presented to the amplifier, so i'll reserve judgment until my pair are in situ and playing music.
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  • BlueFox
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    They also lowered the max power from 1200 watts to 1000 watts. I suspect I wasn't the only one to blow up a pair. :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    I got an email from my Dealer today. It looks like my speakers have landed! Now I just need to get these air conditioning works done so I can clean up & make way for my new speakers. Hence it might be a few weeks before I can get them delivered :'( .
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited April 2016
    I look forward to pictures... Without them, it never happened
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I look forward to pictures... Without them, it never happened
    Lol, I completely agree, and deal!

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  • [Deleted User]
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    Magico S5 Mk2 speakers with Constellation Audio at Munich High End. Sorry about the slightly bleached photo...will post some higher res pics soon! B)

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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    @Bodhi Are you at the Munich High End? I'm driving down from the Frankfurt area and will be attending Sat and Sun.
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • [Deleted User]
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    @JayCee, No not this year, though my Dealer is there. Enjoy the show! B).
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    Bodhi wrote: »
    @JayCee, No not this year, though my Dealer is there. Enjoy the show! B).

    My wife and son-in-law aren't in to this kind of thing so my daughter and I ditched them for 2 days.

    Too bad you aren't here...was going to offer to buy you a bier at the bier garden. Gotta love Germany...bier garten in an expo hall.

    Swung by the MOC on the way to our hotel and picked up the vendor book. Holy cow, this thing weighs a ton. Going through and finding the products/locations that I want to hit first. Way too much for quality time with each product. Looking forward to listening to the Magico offerings. Way above my pay grade but a guy can dream. Will post pics if they turn out.


    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
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    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Is that my Auralic Vega DAC on the cover? :)

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    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited May 2016
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Magico S5 Mk2 speakers with Constellation Audio at Munich High End. Sorry about the slightly bleached photo...will post some higher res pics soon! B)

    gm4qby4kdh7c.jpg

    dang that looks good. Ah... a guy can dream..
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Does a reverse mortgage for toys make sense if not in debt? :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited May 2016
    @JayCee, Thanks for the invite, though i'll have to pass :'(. The Munich Show seems to be growing each year going by the size of the Vendor book!

    Btw, did you have a chance to hear the S5 mk2's or M Projects today?
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited May 2016
    Here are a couple more photos from Magico's room :)

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Does a reverse mortgage for toys make sense if not in debt? :)

    Yes
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited May 2016
    Here are some more photos of the S5 Mk2 from the MOC with Alon doing MC duties

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