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  1. WDW

    Your suggestions on a high end dac/streamer.

    Hello, Not on your list but am hearing great things about the Grimm MU2 dac/streamer/Roon. Am hoping to review in the near future….currently have a dCS Bartok (non-APEX). As a former Berkeley Alpha owner (first edition) I suspect you’ll need to factor in the Alpha USB as well….Berkeley wanted...
  2. WDW

    Magico A5?

    A data point Had the 440’s driving Magico Q3s and the system sounded wonderful….assume the Q3 would present as difficult, or more difficult load, as the A5 (my current speaker)
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    Magico A5?

    Just a head's up...have used GAIA under a pair of Wilsons on hardwood (now have A5's with Magico Pods) and the "rubber cups" at the base have a very strong suction and adheres to the floor like a MF.....I did pull out the lower rubber portion of one GAIA trying to slide the speaker along the...
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    Devialet Dione

    Hello, Had pair of Devialet 440 monos driving a pair of Magico Q3's which sounded just wonderful but have moved on. Am very curios if anyone has had the opportunity to compare the Dione to the Sonos Arc and, possible, a pair of One SL's (my current bedroom vid setup) Only two channel in our...
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    news from magico

    yes silly me, product ambassador and sales manager, of course. As mentioned above, Jeff is the one of the best reviewers out there. Peter, of course, is simply the GOAT. Heard a little tweet that MOC may have a surprise for us...wonder what it may be. M7 or...?
  6. WDW

    news from magico

    here's hoping P. Mackey is still with the company.
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    news from magico

  8. WDW

    dCS Release From John Giolas-for immediate release-RE dCS Bartok

    This firmware upgrade is everything John Giolas writes above. It certainly "brings significant sonic and measured performance gains." to our Bartok. Thanks to the dCS team for this wonderful upgrade and free as well!
  9. WDW

    Magico A5?

    Would do in a heartbeat but beyond my budget at the moment as I am now looking at the Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0....to replace my Pass Lab. I should take this elsewhere as it is seriously OT. Thanks for the replies.
  10. WDW

    Magico A5?

    OT for sure but seeking advice on preamp...as per our recent posts, just took delivery of our A5's and as noted above are totally smitten...have in house, a Constellation Preamp 1.0 for audition and are equally enamoured...these two seem to play a music I've never quite heard in our system (Pass...
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    Pass Labs XP-32

    Have a question and hopefully not too off topic but wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to compare the Pass Lab XP-32 or 22 to a Constellation Preamp 1.0. Have the Preamp 1.0 in house for audition and we're enamoured. Just raises the system to another level of resolution (Pass Labs XA...
  12. WDW

    Magico A5?

    …..after delivery of this pair of A5’s, grills and APods, I am confident in saying they are the equal of the Q3’s we had owned in the past. They are so very musical that only the more precious (see “audiophile, NOS DAC, single ended…tube based, etc…) could find too much, if any, fault with...
  13. WDW

    Magico A5?

    A5's are now in house...had them about a week or so and still breaking in and fine tuning location. Can easily say these are just totally delightful and musical. I was hesitant as we are now in a condo so was concerned about volume levels but happily the A5's can do lower volumes with full...
  14. WDW

    Magico delivery times

    codicil to the above...speakers were sent out on Monday and my dealer upgraded the shipping so delivered, if all goes well, this Wednesday...two days from Cali to Vancouver, BC. Tremendous.
  15. WDW

    Magico delivery times

    "...contact Peter Mackay at Magico. Peter is always very helpful..." yes, did contact Peter about a month ago and, yes, is true, he is exceedingly helpful. Was just fishing to get a sense if I should prepare myself for any further time before delivery...naturally, we're looking forward to the...
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    Magico delivery times

    Wasn’t intending to cast blame at all but only to ascertain if a three month lead time is now somewhat standard in these extraordinary times or to see if it may end up at four for North American delivery. Seems everyone has back-ordered product and dealers may be reticent to make predictions...
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    Magico delivery times

    Hello All, Awaiting delivery of a new pair of A5's but the two month delivery window discussed has moved to the end of the third with our sales guy now ignoring email entreaties as to any further info on delivery dates. Anyone having longer than expected delivery times? I hear of horrible...
  18. WDW

    New WILSON

    Seen on Twitter today
  19. WDW

    Magico A5?

    Thanks all. Was incentivized once hearing a 3K price rise is on the horizon coming March 1......better hurry, if on the fence.
  20. WDW

    Magico A5?

    Bought them and the APods but have an eight week wait...tremendous speakers. Will post when in house.
  21. WDW

    Magico A5?

    True, was referring to the new speaker design of the A5....hence my interest which was piqued by Bob/Rhapsody. Planning to listen to them tomorrow at our local dealer, Audiofi.
  22. WDW

    Magico A5?

    Two ponderous questions....to start with the Tune Tots: Wilson speakers, at least with our recent experience with near field listening in a smaller condo environment, demand/teach the listener to learn to listen in a way I have never expected....on first listen these speakers are extraordinary...
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    Magico A5?

    Hello, On the strength of your posts and passion for the A5's I've arranged an audition at our local (Vancouver, BC) hifi hut. Had Q3's which we loved but sold them (into Hong Kong, no less) when moving from a house with a dedicated room to a condo, finally settling on stand-mounted Wilson Tune...
  24. WDW

    Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-ray player | High-end Audio/Video machine

    Sent a reply
  25. WDW

    Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-ray player | High-end Audio/Video machine

    Hello, Been looking to purchase a UB900 locally in the Vancouver, BC, area but everyone is sold out. Bloor Street Audio (Toronto) had inventory but am reluctant to ship at this time of year (Christmas) and hoping local retail will bring them in early in the New Year. I am interested in your...
  26. WDW

    Wilson Audio SabrinaX coming out worldwide, September 1st 2020!

    My local dealer told me $18500, USD. Not sure how this compares to pricing for current Sabrina.
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    Wilson Audio SabrinaX coming out worldwide, September 1st 2020!

    So, I’m confused. Easily done but is this announcement about “new” Sabrina, a new retrofitable crossover network for the Sabrina or...?
  28. WDW

    Possibly Misunderstood Wilson Tune Tot

    Hello Alex, Have you had any opportunity to see/review the recently announced Wilson stands made for the Tots? Best, Warren
  29. WDW

    Recommend me a Magnepan after my encounter with a Magneplanar MG-1

    We bought a pair of LRS sight unseen and without audition....took some time to arrive as they are/were back ordered. Truly delightful speakers. Have moved to stand mounted Wilson’s but these LRS were a true competitor to a speaker costing 15 to 20 times more. There is now an aftermarket stand...
  30. WDW

    Pass Labs XP-22

    Likely an unanswerable question as the responses will land right down the middle but I've had a good glass of wine so now emboldened to ask...we have a totally digital based system with a dedicated ROON server driving a dCS Bartok DAC which is wired directly to our Pass Lab XA-30.8 amp and then...

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