Best amplification for Magico S3 newer version on your experience

A bit of a change of perspective/focus from a senior citizen.

1. Try some MIT Matrix 60 or Oracle level speaker cables between your existing amp(s) and the Magicos, which need a little something different to keep from sounding sterile. $2K-4K.  I heard some S5s with even some good Constellation amps - very 'stiff' with no life at all. Absolare sounded great but not sure its enough power for your goals.

2. A couple of more budget friendly beast blasts from the past - Audire Otez, or Musical Fidelity kW500 or 750. Probably $2K-4K

3. Old school Krell FBI or new school Krell KSAi-400 Latter not near $2K-4K. :-D

I know.... [most] all budget and a bit dated.  As a newer/costlier suggestion, I saw an Audionet Humboldt on Ebay-England (220v though).  

Hey Mountainsong.  I PM’ed you my response to your request a couple of days ago but my response seems stuck waiting for moderator review. Don’t know why it’s taking so long. 

Hey all, I too am in the process of deciding on gear to go with the S3 2023 or the S5 2024. So far I'm thinking of the M10X with the single LUX C-10X & dCS Rossini for the S3 and same with dual M10X's for the S5's. But, I seem to change my mind every day :)

@blownaway if you're changing your mind daily then nothing recommended will be what you look at. Wishing you the best and hope you can be decisive

Yea, me too. I'm going to listen to both the S3 & S5 for the first time next week with top-end Luxman. May not change my mind if I fall in love! thanks!