Magico S5 Mk2 speakers

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,520
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    Have you heard them yet?
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  • BlueFox
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    I sure hope so. Having something like that sitting idle is a crime. :)
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    Have you heard them yet?
    Hi Joey, unfortunately no. I'm still waiting to get my Dealer's help to re-set the Cerabase feet under my small rack so they're set correctly, and help me move some heavy gear. He recently became a Dad, so I understand his time is very limited. I just have to be patient..
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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited August 2016
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    I sure hope so. Having something like that sitting idle is a crime. :)
    Everything happens for a reason as they say. I have been using my time to get other projects done which have been on the back burner. Look on the bright side they say. I guess having waited so long to hear the wonderful S5 Mk2's, I will appreciate them so much more when they do finally sing :).
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  • BlueFox
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    To each their own. At the very least, playing the speakers would be breaking them in. After your dealer does the setup then you would be able to make a fair and accurate assessment as to whether it improved, degraded, or made no difference.

    Anyway, enjoy whenever you get to them. :)
    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
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    I would play them regardless... Even if I had crates for bases...

    Enjoy when you get to EM
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited August 2016
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    @BlueFox @Joey_V , I saw that Adam (Elberoth) is running in his S5 Mk2's with a $1.00 receiver he bought on Ebay. Maybe I should do the same? :|
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  • BlueFox
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    LOL. I saw that too. Plus he is using zip cord for speaker wire. :)
    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
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    Bodhi wrote: »
    @BlueFox @Joey_V , I saw that Adam (Elberoth) is running in his S5 Mk2's with a $1.00 receiver he bought on Ebay. Maybe I should do the same? :|

    Yessir.... I say do eet!
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • [Deleted User]
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    LOL. I saw that too. Plus he is using zip cord for speaker wire. :)
    I like that guy B) . In my case, it suits me to use my Vitus SCD-025 and SIA-025 to run in my speakers as my cd player only had about 70 hours on it & needs to run in at the same time. Also the SIA-025 can be switched to Class A/B operation to save power.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    Yessir.... I say do eet!
    The problem is i'm a perfectionist. It is all or nothing with me, so i'll wait until I can do it right :).

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,520
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    you have some crazy willpower
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  • megasat16
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    you have some crazy willpower

    Amateur!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,520
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    Any listening yet?
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  • [Deleted User]
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    @Joey_V, no not yet. On the bright side my Dealer has offered some of his time to help me setup my system, but unfortunately I'm flat out with other work this w'end. Touch wood, should be in the next couple of weeks!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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    Have you been without music all this time?
    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: 8,520
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    How is this possible.... you have some willpower.

    You got the speakers 2 or so weeks ago.
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  • BlueFox
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    Seems more like a month ago.
    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: 8,520
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Seems more like a month ago.

    Oh... that's even longer.

    That thing would be playing on a receiver if it were me.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • BlueFox
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    I think he has all his gear. I might be wrong, but the impression I get is he wants it setup perfect before playing. To each their own.
    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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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Have you been without music all this time?
    Hi Bud, aside from my desktop setup, yup :'(
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  • BlueFox
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    Well, something is better than nothing. I remember back in 2000 I was using Napster and a Yamaha computer speaker system, and spending hours glued to the sound. 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]
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    I think he has all his gear. I might be wrong, but the impression I get is he wants it setup perfect before playing. To each their own.
    You're right Bud. Admittedly i'm a perfectionist setting up my system. Everything needs to be balanced visually as well as sonically, so a lot of effort goes into isolation, routing cables, cable risers etc. I feel like all that attention to detail pays dividends in sound reproduction.

    Unfortunately i've had to take work home with me this weekend, so it might be a week or two before I get my rig setup, but it will be worth it :).

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited August 2016
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    I thought myself as a very patience man! But I am wrong. You beat me by a very long mile waiting this long to hear those awesome speakers. That must be why I can see Joey's excitement from California.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,627
    edited September 2016
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    3 weeks later............ :'(

    Will check back 'round Halloween? :p
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,520
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    Still nothing?
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • BlueFox
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    Sort of like buying a $40K car, and it just sits in the garage. :)
    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
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Sort of like buying a $40K car, and it just sits in the garage. :)

    For 3 months
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Hi folks, i've just had a lot of rubbish to deal with at work in the last couple of months. Right now, i'm getting ready to get away for a week's holiday, so my focus is on loading albums to my new A&K DAP to listen in the car & on my high end IEM's. Patience, we'll get there..
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  • Paradoxex
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    He's playing with the souped up Mini Cooper guys. No time for the Aston Martin.
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