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My personal set up used D'Agostino M400 mono's with my M3's. I loved the organic sound they produced. Moving to an MSB M500 set up here in the next few months. I expect improvement if that is possible.
Cincy
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MSB Select II DAC MSB M500 Monoblocks Magico M3 Speakers Magico Q-Sub 15 Subwoofers (2) Transparent Opus Gen5 speaker cables and Interconnects PS Audio P20 regenerator Roon file management |
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Cincy2 that looks like one impressive system. I'm considering a set of Pass 260.8 amps with a Pass XP12 pre-amp and Magico A3s now. Magico seems to integrate well with Pass too.
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Jazz Junkie Magico M3s; Vitus Masterpiece Components; TechDAS Air Force One; 2 x SME 3012-R; Airtight Opus 1 and MSL Platinum Signature; Taiko Audio Extreme + Switch; Albedo Metamorphosis Signature cables. |
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I personally find that Boulder/Magico/Nordost is a match made in heaven. I've heard many combos of electronics, and have found that this pairing is highly synergistic and sounds the best to my ears. If you like resolution, transparency, command, and deep, tight bass and own a Magico speaker, give Boulder a try.
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Magico M3 Mcintosh 601 monos Boulder 2110 Pre Nordost Odin 2 cabling Clearaudio Master Innovation with Goldfinger cartridge Esoteric E03 phono Esoteric D02X Esoteric P02X Aurender W20 HRS SXR-Signature 4V X 2 rack Incoming: Magico Q15 subs (2) |
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I use either the Boulder 3060 or McIntosh MC2152 to drive my M3’s. Do not underestimate tubes with Magico speakers!
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I posted on this thread some six years ago. I have since updated my system with newer amps, preamp, Esoteric front end and MIT cabling, but the sound signature, while improved, is still the same; detailed, dynamic and still highly musical. I will update to probably a pair of M2's or M3's in the next year or so, but even after 6 years with similar electronics, digital and the same speakers, I continue to be very satisfied with the synergy and overall musicality of my system. Spectral (Esoteric) and Magico, for me, is a winning combination. Ted.
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Magico Q3 plus S-Pods, Spectral DMA-500AR, DMC-30SV pre, Esoteric F-03a, Esoteric S-05, Esoteric P02X, N-01XD, Cybershaft OP21A-D, Roon Nucleus Plus w/S-Booster LPS, Uptone Audio EtherRegen w/ LPS-1.2, MIT Oracle MA-X V2's, Oracle SHD-120 V2, Shunyata Sigma Clock 50’s, Sigma Ethernet’s, Alpha USB-V2, Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 HDMI's, MIT Oracle Z-III PC's, Z Power Bar Conditioner, Coherence Systems ADD-Powr Sorcer X4, EAU2, Furutech Flux 50 filters, GTX-D rhodium outlets, service sub panel w/ 4-30 amp dedicated circuits, Stillpoints Ultra 6, Ultra 5, Ultra SS, HRS Damping Plates, Cable Isolators, Sony XBR75ZH8. |
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I did’t expect it to go well, but it did. I’m pairing my Magico S1 with class A Accuphase (E-550). Love the combination. Absolutely enough juice for these speakers!
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I have S3 Mk2s driven by a Gryphon Diablo 300. Dynamics and tone are wonderful and a good match for my taste in classical music. Excellent bass performance for these speakers.
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Was interested in the Pass, but decided on the Gryphon upon their return to the US (timing was good). Heard the 802-D3 and 803-D3. I thought the B&Ws were good, but I felt like something was lacking. I liked the Magico S3 with some reservations, but the MkII addressed these, so I bought 'em, and happy I did. The T+A wasn't out yet so not considered. I think their sound is quite a bit different from Pass and Gryphon. Although I wasn't able to hear the Diablo before I bought, I did a LOT of research (quite a few reviews and users outside the US). IMO this amp has a lot of synergy with the Magico S series. It's a unique product. Some don't like its looks, but I think the design is interesting. I don't have the optional DAC or phono stage (I hear the DAC is excellent). Operation has been flawless.
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The new Boulder 866 Integrated amp sounds really good with the new Magico A5's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGRVc2waFDk |
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