Looks great!
Have you consider using sub(s) with the mini's?
Looks great!
Have you consider using sub(s) with the mini's?
Beautiful system! Loved your turntable...
Thank you numer95. There is not much discussion about SME turntables in the forums these days, and I don't know many people who have them, but the 30/12A is really good. It just sounds right to me.
I still remember my first listening of Magico Mini speakers years ago as my first Magico experience (with Krell EVO 400). I was amazed by the midrange clarity and bass strength from a two way monitor. I also assume your speakers are remarkably better than original Mini. With SME 30/12 + V-12 arm and Transparent cables (I am very familiar with Transparent), you should have an audio nirvana at home! Contrary to some, I am fond of two way speakers in terms of clarity, naturalness and purity. Magico Minis also add some bass strength w/o sacrificing midrange clarity IMHO.
I almost purchased the first pair of Minis I listened to. In fact, I think you Peter actually bought that same pair. They sounded great! Much better than the V2 or V3. I loved them and was going to downsize from the Wilson X-1s at the time. Chickened out and went and bought a pair of Alexandrias instead. Loved that Magico sound though.
Yes, Frank, I think I did buy that pair. I drove from Boston to Chicago and bought them at Quintessence Audio from the original owner. They were six months old at the time and in mint condition. Mitch is a nice guy and runs a great dealership. Perhaps the only Pass/Magico dealer in the US.
I have always appreciated the Mini 2's - if I ever considered a volume downsize I would consider them very seriously. A very knowledgeable audiophile told once me that I should listen to them someday driven by the Atmasphere MA1's monoblocks - he owns such system although he could afford much more expensive systems.
He's moving ALOT of S5s and S3s along with some Q3s too! I think Magico is doing fairly well for themselves.
I'd be interested to know if he sells many Magico/Pass combinations or if he recommends other electronics for the Magicos.
i could believe that...and you'd need some serious power on those...as i understand even FMA dealers will concur that the mighty 411x FMA will powerdown when trying to drive the magico minis during dynamic peaks.
i could believe that...and you'd need some serious power on those...as i understand even FMA dealers will concur that the mighty 411x FMA will powerdown when trying to drive the magico minis during dynamic peaks.
Strange - can we assume that the electrical specifications of the mini 2 are quite different from the original mini, that were amplifier friendly? From the original mini review in TAS "Although the MAGICO Mini is a textbook-perfect load (never dipping below 4 ohms and staying about 6 ohms for most of its frequency range), it is relatively low in sensitivity. Though rated at 87dB, it is a nominal 4-ohm speaker, so its sensitivity is actually closer to 84dB."