The first speaker replacement has arrived

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,552
edited December 2021 in 2 Channel Audio
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.

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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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  • The dealer had to know you couldn't hold out but so long. Looking forward to pics
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    edited December 2021
    ... :)
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,898
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Here it is. So much bigger than I thought.

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    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
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Definitely a large bookshelf, 160 lb per side.

    Relative to 703
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    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
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    It looks nice. What is it?
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Clipdat wrote: »
    It looks nice. What is it?

    Magico Mini II
    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
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    edited December 2021
    Interesting. I guess it's an older one before they switched over to their all-aluminum enclosures.
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    Original MSRP $30k.

  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    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 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
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited December 2021
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Interesting. I guess it's an older one before they switched over to their all-aluminum enclosures.
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    Original MSRP $30k.

    That’s the Mini I

    The new A1 and the Q1 have/had square cabinets, standing waves not corrected.
    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
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Those darn standing waves! If only they would take a seat.
  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,577
    Thanks for enlightening us. I was scratching my head.
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited December 2021
    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 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
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,543
    It's got a Polk tweeter.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,640
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    It's time to do something about this ffs
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    VR3 wrote: »

    I think that’s correct
    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
  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    160lbs? Is that including a stand,or speaker alone? Either way, that’s substantial.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    TEAforONE wrote: »
    160lbs? Is that including a stand,or speaker alone? Either way, that’s substantial.

    80 speaker and 80 stand iirc
    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
  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    Nice!
    That generation of Magicos are my favorites. The V2s and V3s would always be welcome at my place.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,640
    I dig the wood cabinets more than aluminum
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    They are stunning!
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  • BlueFox
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    I absolutely love the appearance of my Magico S5 V2, and love the sound even more.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,799
    Joey_V 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)?

  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,640
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I absolutely love the appearance of my Magico S5 V2, and love the sound even more.

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    They are beautiful!
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
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    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
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Joey_V 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 him
    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
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Nice!
    That generation of Magicos are my favorites. The V2s and V3s would always be welcome at my place.

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    I would like to hear the v3
    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
  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    The driver has a waffle appearance undertonen3sg7edad53o.jpeg
    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