Magico S3?

[MyPal]

Originally Posted by Bodhisattva

I wonder if that cd can be bu***, ah hum, "archived"?

Wouldn't you want your pristine Magicos to be guaranteed bit perfect playback as the artist intended!

Originally Posted by MyPal

Wouldn't you want your pristine Magicos to be guaranteed bit perfect playback as the artist intended!

That's like asking a Howitzer if it cares if someone spits and shines the shell!

Originally Posted by MyPal

+1. Granite Audio CD-102 Ultimate Low Bass Test CD.

Also Rob Wasserman Duets K2 HD CD mastering 533-427-3 I have a spare unopened copy which I could FS if you can't find it.

These will get some more play soon to help the new cables along when they go in.

I believe in the Isotek Full System Enhancer cd which uses specially developed algorithms using a mathetmatical formula, including a demagnetizing function which covers the full frequency spectrum including low bass.

[MyPal]

Originally Posted by Bodhisattva

I believe in the Isotek Full System Enhancer cd which uses specially developed algorithms using a mathetmatical formula, including a demagnetizing function which covers the full frequency spectrum including low bass.

+1. a must have play for anything new in the chain. The Lady doesn't like it though

Originally Posted by MyPal

+1. a must have play for anything new in the chain. The Lady doesn't like it though

I can't imagine why? Duuuumm Duuumm blurrrIIIIppp dinnng bbbrrmmm zzzzzZZZZ Lol

[CLEE]

Originally Posted by Bodhisattva

Clee, yes I think it's going to be a long road until the speakers are fully broken in. The S5's have excellent dynamics and can play loud for sure. That capability makes them especially suitable for 2 channel home theater duties (no sub required!). Speaking of which, i've found the perfect way to help loosen up those 10" bass drivers...Bourne Trilogy movies!

Good idea. Unfortunately I can't use Blue-ray tracks in my 2-channel system yet. I like playing Shostakovich's, such as Sym no.5 (2nd mov), no. 8 (3rd mov). The good thing is I also enjoy the music enormously.

[jazzman]

Originally Posted by MyPal

+1. a must have play for anything new in the chain. The Lady doesn't like it though

this is the only burn in CD I use. Particularly effective for burn in of electronics (10 times faster than with normal CDs). Shocking how much the sound out of my APL NWO-Master CD player improved

[wizard]

Announcing the Magico S3 | The Absolute Sound

[mulveling]

Originally Posted by Bodhisattva

Hi Mulveling, I was wondering if you could provide some more insight into why you prefer the S1 to the S5 given the large price disparity?

Cheers,

The bass was obviously more powerful and deeper than the S1, but not completely natural; it stuck out a little like separate (albeit very high quality and reasonably well-integrated) subwoofers. Absolutely, this could possibly be attributed to the room and (to a lesser degree) tube amp. It wasn't poorly integrated bass; just not perfectly integrated as I'd experienced with the S1 or Tannoys in the same room. My gold standard for perfectly integrated, powerful, and extended bass is the Tannoy Yorkminster SE.

Sure, the S5 may be a touch overwhelming for that particular room. Also, I'm guessing the S5 might do much better with a top-class SS amp.

The mids and treble on the S5 were wonderful like with the S1. These speakers somehow impart the feeling of a touch of organic warmth, while otherwise being dead neutral. No listening fatigue whatsoever.

[mgbaron]

Originally Posted by wizard

Announcing the Magico S3 | The Absolute Sound