Magico S5 Mk2?

[rickler]

There is a set near me that's heavily discounted ($19500), and in like-new condition. Would love to hear about thoughts on these, and how to make them sound great. I called a local Magico dealer, and he said that he'd only ever use Spectral amplification, and only the newer SV models.

 

[Chrispy]

No idea, but good grief if they don't already sound great at $20k (heavily discounted too)....good grief. The particular amplification would be for what particular reason?

 

[richard12511]

Measurements look pretty good, especially the off axis measurements. From what I've seen, Magico speakers seem well engineered, but overpriced, so maybe worth it with a good discount. Probably good resale value, too.

 

[Doodski]

he said that he'd only ever use Spectral amplification, and only the newer SV models.

That sounds like limiting your choices due to him having a exclusive sales territory on Spectral? I can't see any reason why any good amplifier shouldn't be used on these speakers.

 

[Ilkless]

There is a set near me that's heavily discounted ($19500), and in like-new condition. Would love to hear about thoughts on these, and how to make them sound great. I called a local Magico dealer, and he said that he'd only ever use Spectral amplification, and only the newer SV models.

No idea, but good grief if they don't already sound great at $20k (heavily discounted too)....good grief. The particular amplification would be for what particular reason?

Its slightly more than Revel 328Be money at that price (3.5k more). I personally value intangible pride-of-ownership factors like the more exotic driver tech, extreme build quality, US production, dealer support and brand prestige to be worth the additional premium if OP can afford it, especially since they do measure well. OP's mileage may vary.

 

[noobie1]

I’ve heard the S5 at various settings. Luxman electronics in one setting - was OK but the dealer kept playing DSD files which I don’t love. They are good speakers but I thought TADs are better at around the same price. The S7’s are another story. Probably the best loudspeaker (driven by McIntosh) I’ve heard in person.

 

[Phasterone]

Magico at a discount, lucky man!

 

[Purité Audio]

Everything a dealer tells you take with a large pinch of salt, track down the speaker’s impedance characteristics and go from there, Hypex or Benchmark are state of the art and a lot less expensive.
Keith