The first speaker replacement has arrived
Joey_V
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So, I cleared out 2 sets of speakers. Game room and main listening room. My plan was to bring in 2 new sets of speakers. The first one arrived and the second will likely be the new BW 802D4 which has been reserved with a deposit at my dealer.
The first has arrived... the dealer asked me to wait until he came to set it up, but I couldn’t wait so I employed my friend to assist.
Midway through the unpacking, I swore I should’ve waited.
These are bookshelves, btw. I’ll post some pics of the units once I get home. I have been listening for about a week, I am amazed.
The first has arrived... the dealer asked me to wait until he came to set it up, but I couldn’t wait so I employed my friend to assist.
Midway through the unpacking, I swore I should’ve waited.
These are bookshelves, btw. I’ll post some pics of the units once I get home. I have been listening for about a week, I am amazed.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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The dealer had to know you couldn't hold out but so long. Looking forward to picsPrimary: Doshi V3.0 pre and phonostage, Vandersteen M5-HPA, Vandersteen Quatro CT, AMG viella, Goldfinger Statement, AQ Niagara 5000, AQ IC and power cords, Mapleshade Samson V.5
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Here it is. So much bigger than I thought.
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Definitely a large bookshelf, 160 lb per side.
Relative to 703
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It looks nice. What is it?
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Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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Interesting. I guess it's an older one before they switched over to their all-aluminum enclosures.
Original MSRP $30k.
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Yes, I am saving myself for the M6 maybe someday if I move and have a larger room. Haha... not sure if I can swing it but it’s a good goal to have.
I am not convinced the Mini II is outdated at all, I spoke to VP Magico Peter McKay and his assistance helped convince me that this was still a very state of the art bookshelf. I am not convinced there’s a Magico bookshelf out there that sounds as good as the Mini II.
Hearing it for myself, it is flat out spectacular.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Interesting. I guess it's an older one before they switched over to their all-aluminum enclosures.
Original MSRP $30k.
That’s the Mini I
The new A1 and the Q1 have/had square cabinets, standing waves not corrected.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Those darn standing waves! If only they would take a seat.
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Thanks for enlightening us. I was scratching my head.
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Definitely a power hungry unit. Its low sensitivity of 87db draws a ton of power. I have hit volume of 50 on the audio research so I’m sure I’m drawing 300 watts at times.
Imaging aka center fill is spot on, very dense imaging. Densest vocals I’ve heard. Easy to position. Has a more believable phantom image than any unit I’ve had. I have found that I don’t have to close my eyes to “see”.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
It's got a Polk tweeter.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Looks awesome! Congrats!
I'd guess it is this tweeter
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/ring-radiator-tweeters/scanspeak-revelator-r2904/7000-09-tweeter-black-face-black-plug/- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
It's time to do something about this ffs
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Looks awesome! Congrats!
I'd guess it is this tweeter
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/ring-radiator-tweeters/scanspeak-revelator-r2904/7000-09-tweeter-black-face-black-plug/
I think that’s correctMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
160lbs? Is that including a stand,or speaker alone? Either way, that’s substantial.See my profile for list of gear.
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160lbs? Is that including a stand,or speaker alone? Either way, that’s substantial.
80 speaker and 80 stand iircMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Nice!
That generation of Magicos are my favorites. The V2s and V3s would always be welcome at my place.
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I dig the wood cabinets more than aluminum- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I absolutely love the appearance of my Magico S5 V2, and love the sound even more.
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
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I am not convinced the Mini II is outdated at all, I spoke to VP Magico Peter McKay and his assistance helped convince me that this was still a very state of the art bookshelf. I am not convinced there’s a Magico bookshelf out there that sounds as good as the Mini II...
So, if it was "very state of the art" -- why did they switch to an aluminum cabinet?
Or am I missing something (which is entirely possible)?
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I absolutely love the appearance of my Magico S5 V2, and love the sound even more.
They are beautiful!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
mhardy6647 wrote: »...
I am not convinced the Mini II is outdated at all, I spoke to VP Magico Peter McKay and his assistance helped convince me that this was still a very state of the art bookshelf. I am not convinced there’s a Magico bookshelf out there that sounds as good as the Mini II...
So, if it was "very state of the art" -- why did they switch to an aluminum cabinet?
Or am I missing something (which is entirely possible)?
Who knows. Maybe aluminum is better but it ain’t as good as carbon fiber so if there was an all out assault, it would be cf.
I’ll ask Alon when I talk to himMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Nice!
That generation of Magicos are my favorites. The V2s and V3s would always be welcome at my place.
I would like to hear the v3Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
The driver has a waffle appearance undertone
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
