Magico S5 Mk2 speakers

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Paradoxex wrote: »
    He's playing with the souped up Mini Cooper guys. No time for the Aston Martin.
    Hahaha
    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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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    As much as I understand bohdi... I can't fathom letting my system just sit there. I'd listen to it with whatever I got to atleast see if it actually works or atleast burn it in
    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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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    Skipper has a set of speakers that I haven't laid eyes on in about a year.
    Settle down, Joey. B)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    DSkip wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    As much as I understand bohdi... I can't fathom letting my system just sit there. I'd listen to it with whatever I got to atleast see if it actually works or atleast burn it in

    My Be-10's sat at my parent's house for months without ever being hooked up. It happens.

    Understood I'm not trying to stir the pot because it's not my business. Skip you didn't have the speakers at your place probably because of the events that happened. He has it at his house but just doesn't have the maximized components for it. There's a difference.

    Either way, hopefully he gets his ears on it and let's us know how he likes em.
    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: 1,394
    How many months now or how long has it been? Funny, this guys got patience. But... I would like to know something. The OP does not want to listen to it, hook it up, whatever.. Because being a perfectionist. What makes the OP believe that once whomever comes to set it up, it will be perfect the first time it's turned on? I seriously would like to be educated. Cause the guys at the high end places around me are just too damn busy and I trust them as far as I could throw them. As of now, it simply doesn't make any sense. Cheerios.

    So, I guess I will stir the pot for everyone else.

    Halen
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Stir that pot. I am ready to get on a plane to Australia, break into his home, and turn his stereo on. :)
    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
    Let's just say that things happen in people's private lives which mean you push aside even the hobby your most passionate about for a while. But that doesn't mean i'm not contemplating my system plans & researching future upgrades. It just means i've got more important things to focus on right now.

    As you guys have gathered, I don't do things by halfs. But i've found that attention to detail pays off. FWIW, I only plan to get my Dealer to help me with a relatively small task, before getting my friend to spend the afternoon helping me patiently and properly setup my system. I agree with Halen, guys from shops are inevitably too busy and impatient, even if they're on a rate.

    Bud, let me know when you make it to Melbourne...no need to break in, i'll be home to open the door & will make sure my Coffee machine is warmed up ;) .

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Road trip!!! :)
    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 September 2016
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Road trip!!! :)

    You're on Bud, but you might need one of these! :D

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Okay David, I just might stop by. I need a vacation. Maybe a quick round the world trip will do the job. Australia, China, Russia, France, and home. Can I do that in a week? LOL.
    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: 1,394
    Bodhi,

    Haha, I was playing Devils advocate. For sure man, there are priorities that are of greater significance. Unlike you, many times I have no choice but to do things half a$$ed. I mean, there is life outside of these forum walls right?

    Cheers man

    halen
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    edited September 2016
    halen wrote: »
    How many months now or how long has it been? Funny, this guys got patience. But... I would like to know something. The OP does not want to listen to it, hook it up, whatever.. Because being a perfectionist. What makes the OP believe that once whomever comes to set it up, it will be perfect the first time it's turned on? I seriously would like to be educated. Cause the guys at the high end places around me are just too damn busy and I trust them as far as I could throw them. As of now, it simply doesn't make any sense. Cheerios.

    So, I guess I will stir the pot for everyone else.

    Halen

    So I guess your making fun of me too? My Thresholds sat for 2 months at Threshold after they were refurbished. The Modwright pre came in right after Xmas, you had my Dyn-C4's, we didn't get to hear the whole ensemble till LSAF which was in May :p:pB) ...just looked up the email, Matt's Thresholds were picked from Ken's Oct.29th
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    halen wrote: »
    How many months now or how long has it been? Funny, this guys got patience. But... I would like to know something. The OP does not want to listen to it, hook it up, whatever.. Because being a perfectionist. What makes the OP believe that once whomever comes to set it up, it will be perfect the first time it's turned on? I seriously would like to be educated. Cause the guys at the high end places around me are just too damn busy and I trust them as far as I could throw them. As of now, it simply doesn't make any sense. Cheerios.

    So, I guess I will stir the pot for everyone else.

    Halen

    So I guess your making fun of me too? My Thresholds sat for 2 months at Threshold after they were refurbished. The Modwright pre came in right after Xmas, you had my Dyn-C4's, we didn't get to hear the whole ensemble till LSAF which was in may :p:pB) ...just looked up the email, Matt's Thresholds were picked from Ken's Oct.29th

    I was cool with everything you said until, I noticed you left out some key points. It insanely pissed me off. Hahaha. Simaudio ... How could you possibly leave out that ? I upgraded my home surveillance system, North, South, East, and West... with effin Heat sensors... And the torture of breaking in the Dyn's, Simaudio, Mod, and all that Super Audio Native stuff!!! lol.

    Don't forget the Mod and MD2 hostage I got going! hehehe. Blaspheny!

    my life is sucks...

    halen
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    edited September 2016
    halen wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    halen wrote: »
    How many months now or how long has it been? Funny, this guys got patience. But... I would like to know something. The OP does not want to listen to it, hook it up, whatever.. Because being a perfectionist. What makes the OP believe that once whomever comes to set it up, it will be perfect the first time it's turned on? I seriously would like to be educated. Cause the guys at the high end places around me are just too damn busy and I trust them as far as I could throw them. As of now, it simply doesn't make any sense. Cheerios.

    So, I guess I will stir the pot for everyone else.

    Halen

    So I guess your making fun of me too? My Thresholds sat for 2 months at Threshold after they were refurbished. The Modwright pre came in right after Xmas, you had my Dyn-C4's, we didn't get to hear the whole ensemble till LSAF which was in may :p:pB) ...just looked up the email, Matt's Thresholds were picked from Ken's Oct.29th

    I was cool with everything you said until, I noticed you left out some key points. It insanely pissed me off. Hahaha. Simaudio ... How could you possibly leave out that ? I upgraded my home surveillance system, North, South, East, and West... with effin Heat sensors... And the torture of breaking in the Dyn's, Simaudio, Mod, and all that Super Audio Native stuff!!! lol.

    Don't forget the Mod and MD2 hostage I got going! hehehe. Blaspheny!

    my life is sucks...

    halen

    So you get to demo high-end gear without spending a dime or leaving your house...Yep that does suck ;)

    And don't over exaggerate the reason for the cameras, you added them because you have a new beautiful baby girl, and you shiite a brick over a little rat snake in your yard :o:pB):*

    But I must thank you for helping me hide my purchases from my wife till I could get them in my home :)
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    Yes my life is suck. I had to pull out my Navitimer to track time.

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    halen wrote: »
    Yes my life is suck. I had to pull out my Navitimer to track time.

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    You have less arm hair than Joey. Didn't thing that was possible...
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    halen wrote: »
    Bodhi,

    Haha, I was playing Devils advocate. For sure man, there are priorities that are of greater significance. Unlike you, many times I have no choice but to do things half a$$ed. I mean, there is life outside of these forum walls right?

    Cheers man

    halen
    That's fair enough, you need a bit of tough love sometimes. I visited my friend this weekend to hear his system & was discussing the state of my system. He kindly offered to come over one day to help setup my system. He is a serious audiophile himself & is happy to spend the full afternoon helping me with setup. Great guy.

    I'm thinking after my holiday next week i'm going to get my act together & get my system finally setup, atleast so my Magico's & Vitus SCD-025Mk2 can play in. I don't know why i've been so fussy when I plan to upgrade my racks next year anyway.

    Cheers,
    David.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    Well at least you can get started on the break in period, that is why the system I took to LSAF was scattered and I had Halen warming up the speakers while I burned in the amps.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    edited October 2016
    Martin Colloms long-awaited review of the S5 Mk2 is now out. Very happy to see my earlier review, atleast on specs, was spot on. Martin expands on that with his very detailed and informative listening impressions backed up by his solid technical background and lab tests. Enjoy!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Bodhi wrote: »
    Martin Colloms long-awaited review of the S5 Mk2 is now out. Very happy to see my earlier review, atleast on specs, was spot on. Martin expands on that with his very detailed and informative listening impressions backed up by his solid technical background and lab tests. Enjoy!

    David the better question is - is it up and running yet?
    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
    Joey_V wrote: »
    David the better question is - is it up and running yet?
    Just posting the review bro...will update the thread when my system is setup.

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    What happened to Halen? It says his account has been deleted.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Nightfall wrote: »
    What happened to Halen? It says his account has been deleted.

    Halen texted me over phone a couple weeks ago over the holidays. I wonder why it's been deleted.
    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 January 2017
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    Still not hooked up I guess.
    Nope Mikey, i've just had more important things to do. But i'm getting there. I'm still trying to keep up to date with forums, though i'm posting mostly over at A'shark as Bud mentioned.

    Stay tuned as i'll be posting an update in the next few weeks :* .

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 342
    DSkip wrote: »
    Halen is doing well. He just had other things he wanted to focus on right now and this was a distraction.
    Sounds like someone else I know.. :*

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    David, just sent Mike a PM that I want the S5 v2 in Mcast-Rose. I was saving for a new car, but decided since I spend much, much more time listening to the stereo than I do driving that better speakers make more sense. Plus I save a ton of money over a car.

    However, they will be hooked up as soon as they arrive, and I probably will let them play 24/7 the first week or so.
    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 January 2017
    Congratulations Bud! Great choice on the S5 Mk2 speakers :). They will be my long-term reference speakers. I've never seen S5 Mk2's in MCast rose, so that will be interesting. As for setup time, well we all have our reasons...
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Thanks David. I sure hope they are as good as people say. The regular S5s are outstanding. Mike is letting me keep my S5s until the new ones arrive, and then ship them back for trade-in credit. 2017 is starting off great. :)
    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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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    LOL. Don't go there. At $800 a pop for the original drivers, I suspect the new, improved drivers are at least a $1000 each for a repair. I done did learn my lesson. :)
    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
    Bud... dang, superb purchase decision to get the S5mk2.... like a boss.
    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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