Amp-preamp, Integrated paring with Magico A3

@glennewdick

I was privilege to hear a Majico S3 paired with Gryphon Diabolo 333 and all I can say is Wow. it's past my $$ budget so all I can say it is worth its price. 

the sound is spectacular, loud and instrumentally accurate. powerful and immediate. it touches the senses. I was about 15 feet away and I can feel the awe of the concert. Yup, the S3 can do its thing if it is powered correctly and beautifully. 

if cost is to be considered, Try this, a Pass Labs X350.8 Amp with a Linear Tube audio Microzotl Pre-amp. I am a Pass guy, but the gryphons are in a different league all together

Good luck

I would not pair Magico A3 with Pass amp as it would double down on the already not exciting delivery of the A3s.
They need a fast and lively amp. Simaudio Moon amps could be a good match. I would also try upper model Shunyata cables with them. They can benefit from transparency and speed upstream. 

 All Magicos, including the A3, work exceptionally well with Pass. In fact, the combination of the 250.8 and the A3 is one of the best As combo I’ve ever heard. Best to take advice from Magico owners only 

In general Magico need current. I’d highly recommend the VERY under-rated T+A PA3100HV and its matching power supply PS3000HV - world class sound.

equally you won’t go wrong with Gryphon 300 or the new 333 integrated. Vitus also do very well. I’d avoid tubes. You’ll find any of these I mentioned very musical and rich yet detailed and resolving too.

enjoy.

Heard the A3's at a now defunct dealer

with Aesthetic Calypso tube pre + Atlas hybrid amp--i also demo'd that combo with Rockport Aviors--both were incredible