It's all so very subjective. My experience with the A6's made be buy a set of Wilson Sashas. But I like French Vanilla and you may like mint chocolate chip.
What is your experience with Magico A3 or A5 speakers and the company as a whole?
Just auditioned a pair of Magico A3 and A5 speakers to replace my 20 year old B&W 802D (1st gen diamond).
Does anyone have any experience with either of these speakers since they are not cheap.
Also, not familiar with Magico as a company. Are they reputable, how is their customer service if you have an issue, etc. My electronics are PSaudio, and their customer service is 2nd to none.
Also, how safe is it to have a Beryllium tweeted in my home. I heard that if it breaks it is very dangerous to inhale any dust particles. For instance, Focal Sopra 3 put a metal cage around their Beryllium tweeter to keep probing fingers away from it. But the Magico speaker, it is unprotected. Heck, even the speaker does not come with a dust cover.
Please, any thoughts......and suggestions
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Most people have not heard A5’s at their best. They have a high ceiling performance wise, and to reach it takes top level electronics and sources.
I was driving mine with an Audio Research Reference 5SE preamp and Pass mono amps, thinking the sound was very good but a little dark and reserved.
Then I bought a preowned Gryphon Antileon EVO amp from a friend and substituted it into the system. WOW is all I can say: the system suddenly came to life and everything was substantially improved. I never would have bought such an expensive amp but used it was barely doable for me and thankfully I pulled the trigger.
Bottom line: A5’s are near top level sound wise, but as stated require top amplification or you’ll never get there.
Good luck! |
I auditioned the A3s long and hard because I wanted them. One- they are made by Magico and Two- the bass and scale were excellent as was the imaging and sound stage. Unfortunately I could not make the deal. The sound was a bit sluggish and too laid back for my preferences. There are other speakers in their price range that sound better to my ears. |
The natural sound music and vocal are warm and organic. People are begging for soothing and healing sounds. The sound/music from a speaker should be warm and organic. A3 cabinet is made with aluminum metal which sounds hard and cold (nothing to do with warm or organic). I don't know how people stand that sound. Alex/Wavetouch audio |
@tosnc ...What were the speakers that you had before the Watt Puppies ? |
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