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Old 08-31-2012, 05:23 PM
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I'm not surprised you found the Q3s to be better than the S5, although I hope my ears can't tell. May I ask what electronics were used in your comparison? And have you decided on what you'll use for your Q3s?
Hi VT Skier,

The S5 versus Q3 comparison was made on VAC Statement 450S amp and VAC Statement with a top of the line Metronome CD player, top of the line MIT cables. Same room, same electronics. The S5 is voiced differently than the Q series. Bass is more emphasized and Magico is going for an impactful sound. The Q series has higher resolution and refinement. The tweeter was seemingly better intergrated and lower in distortion in the Q3 compared to the S5. The Q series sounds a bit more coherent, made from the same "fabric" type of sound. I've also heard the S5 on Constellation Audio (but this was at a Show), and they sounded great!

I bought my Q3s before the S series came out, but I'm happy with my decision. I've got VAC Phi 200 monoblocks powering my Q3s and a VAC Renaissance preamp. I also have a Pass X350.5 and the extra power is appreciated on the Q3s, but I lose some detail, resolution and holographic imaging with the Pass amp. I might try Spectral since Magico recommends them so highly, or perhaps even upgrade to bigger VAC amps...

The S5 is a great speaker no doubt.

Hope this helps.
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Old 09-01-2012, 03:38 PM
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I'd avoid Spectral unless you want accuracy above everything else. The combination produces a very thin, lean sound. Constellation is easily the best solid state I've heard with Magico.

And thanks for the response. I hope to listen to both the Q3 and S5 at RMAF next month.
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Old 09-04-2012, 06:32 PM
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I'd avoid Spectral unless you want accuracy above everything else. The combination produces a very thin, lean sound. Constellation is easily the best solid state I've heard with Magico.

And thanks for the response. I hope to listen to both the Q3 and S5 at RMAF next month.
Good suggestion! I heard Constellation briefly at a recent show and the sound was difficult to fault...
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Old 09-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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I'd avoid Spectral unless you want accuracy above everything else. The combination produces a very thin, lean sound. Constellation is easily the best solid state I've heard with Magico.

And thanks for the response. I hope to listen to both the Q3 and S5 at RMAF next month.
I've had a pair of Q3s for a couple of months now. I'm using a first generation Gamut D200 amp with it. I bought a new Spectral 30SS preamp, and am now looking for a new amplifier. I had thought about the Spectral 260 stereo amp since the price is relatively right. Now I see Spectral is going to introduce the 400 monoblocks. I love the sound of my Spectral preamp, but I'm wondering about something like the stereo Constellation amp. Not having had a Spectral amp in my system, I'm wondering if the sound will be much leaner than with my Gamut, which actually I don't mind at all?
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:31 AM
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I've had a pair of Q3s for a couple of months now. I'm using a first generation Gamut D200 amp with it. I bought a new Spectral 30SS preamp, and am now looking for a new amplifier. I had thought about the Spectral 260 stereo amp since the price is relatively right. Now I see Spectral is going to introduce the 400 monoblocks. I love the sound of my Spectral preamp, but I'm wondering about something like the stereo Constellation amp. Not having had a Spectral amp in my system, I'm wondering if the sound will be much leaner than with my Gamut, which actually I don't mind at all?
It would be leaner. I think that the Spectral preamps are better than their amps. Of course, you have to decide.
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