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Until you can give us the pics what is your current setup, including cables?
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Speaker - Alexia Cable - Kondo SPz Amp - DIY 300B amp power cord - Sosna Kubala Elation I/C - Sosna Kubala Elation Preamp - LAMM LL2.1 deluxe Pre power cord - Sosna Kubala Elation DAC - Light Harmonic Davinci power cord - Transparent PLMM2X IC - Kondo LPz Digital cable - Wireworld Platinum Starlight Digital Server - Linn DS Majik power cord - Transparent Reference Powerlink Analog Turntable - Linn LP12, EKOS 2SE, Transfiguration Proteus, Keel, Radikal power supply, Transparent Reference power link IC - Kondo VzII Step up transformer - Kondo SFZ with VzII phono amp - LAMM LP2 deluxe Power cord - Transparent PLMM2X IC - Kondo LPz Rack - HRS M3, S1, SXR. Finite Element pagode master reference Preamp and Phono are new, previously using the Shindo Vosne Romanee Power amp - previously using Cary 805AE Last edited by S1chen; 11-21-2013 at 09:27 AM. |
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Just wonder a DIY 300B can really drive the Alexia?
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That means I would advise you to listen to the Q3 with the upstream components you are planning to use, if you want to build a real opinion on how they will perform at your home. |
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I think for this Thread the question that was asked should have 2 catagories one for each speaker describing the power requirements, sound characterisitics, imaging, tone, power requirements to drive eff ratings, coloration, room size usage separation and other features that determine speaker output qualities.
It is not a matter IMOP at this level what is better, but more what you want to hear correct |
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this is not one normal 300B with 8W. it may not be a power house like a krell but its mid, high, bass and speed is enough to play rock to a ear deafening level.
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It is not difficult to discern that Magico speakers excels on technical aspects - transparency, resolution, coherence, extensions, etc. Even my wife, who has never been an audiophile, told me she heard things she didn't hear through the Sasha. The big question is whether you love the sound, that it is musical to you. The sure way is to compare direct in your environment with your own gears, assuming that your are confident of their transparency. I took the risk of bringing in the S5 before unloading the Sasha. Fortunately it worked out nicely. |
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Both manufacturers rate their speaker's sensitivity at 90db. The HiFi News Lab Report shows the Q3 came in at 87.8db and the Alexia at 89.8db. They both have a "scary" EPDR (equivalent peak dissipation resistance) of .9ohm at 64hz/65hz. Last edited by PLK; 11-21-2013 at 01:38 PM. |
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Currently in system : PC - 4x Ruby Double Crown, IC - 2pr Empress Double Crown xlr, SC - Emperor Crown (w/Emperor Double Crown jumpers).
*When I upgraded from King few years ago, top then was Emperor Crown. Meanwhile upon its released, upgrading to EDC I think too close a step up for too much money, so I skimped there by using the jumpers only . Further, was told that there will be surprises from Siltech at upcoming CES.. Whoahh Triple Crown will be unveiled perhaps? |
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Sorry for having my moment of doubt as the question you raised did sound a bit like trolling knowing well how most Magico vs Wilson threads usually ends up like. In '90s when I had Wilson WP7, two of my favorite amps driving them were Jadis JA80 and VTL90 (90w class A, 8 WE300Bs - 4/side), they were sublime.. Overall I preferred them to Ongaku which I also acquired later along with change of speakers to more efficient Tannoy RW. Powerful 300Bs based amp done right is really something else.. If anything similar I can imagine how wonderful it must be sounding with your Alexia. On the other hand, when I owned Magico Mini2, V3, my preference were SS amps on them (I used FMA611/Soulution710), their sealed nature required that extra current to enliven the woofers. Tip from Toga is right, both needed slightly different treatment in order to get optimized. Although it might have shifted a little with Wilson's current voicing. So finally onto your dilemma, imo both speakers at this level could sound downright ugly or beautiful highly dependent on what feeds them ie.revealing albeit voiced differently. True System building is an art by itself demanding not only healthy doses of passion, dedication but patience as well. Take your time and only trust yourself (hearing/heart). Good luck with whichever path you may be taking, and enjoy while at it. |
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