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Tidal Piano Cera or Magico S3

Since two weeks Iown a pair of pair of Tidal Piano Cera and I really enjoy those speakers. A friend came to listen them and he is liking them too in my system (Linn KDS/1 + darTZeel CTH-8550);
He told me that he is wishing to buy new speakers, at first glance he is thinking to try Magico S3 but he could listen to them only in a few weeks.
It seems that in North America Tidal Piano Cera and Magico S3 are about the same price (here in Europe Magico are much more expensive)
Is someone knowing those two pairs of speakers and help to compare them.
Thank for advices
jlzmusic

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peterayer
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Audiooracle, have you compared the Blade to the S3 in the same system? The S3 is very new and not many people have heard it yet? I'm also wondering if you are a KEF dealer. The OP was not asking about KEF speakers and you jumped right in in the first post to suggest he listen to KEF.
peterayer
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Now that you mention it, Audiooracle, I have heard the KEF Blade. I was
underwhelmed and left wondering what all the fuss is about.

Audiooracle should disclose his KEF dealer status.
peterayer
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The OP was asking about the S3 which is so new that I have not had a chance to hear it yet.

Audiolabyrinth, I have heard the Q3 though and it is one of the great speakers available today. It is extremely well balanced and neutral sounding. It is much easier to drive than is the Q5. It is dynamic, seamless, very coherent and I think it is quite transparent. It completely disappeared in the system/room. I have heard it sound different as electronics changed. It is the speaker that I would replace my Mini 2s with, if I could afford it.
peterayer
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I have not heard the S3. It is a very new speaker and it is not in many dealerships yet. There are a few comparisons between the S5 and the Q3 on the net. Just do a search.

I prefer the Q3 as I find it to be more neutrally balanced, transparent and refined. The S5 is very good and has more bass impact/energy, but I don't think it is more accurate or realistic sounding. It is slightly warmer sounding and many people prefer its sound. If you go to a dealer and listen to both speakers, you will learn a lot about the S and Q lines. The Q line is more expensive and I think represents the best Magico can do. However, the S line is newer and there are some innovations in the S line that may influence future Q designs.
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