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  1. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    Interesting that they are not using the new S3 footers. Did they mention why? Wonder if that affects the LFs
  2. owen lawlor

    Grimm Audio MU2 "Major Dac"

    Vangelis, thanks for the information there. I upgraded from eero to orbi. Expensive but way more detailed than the eero. This feeds the SR switch which I don't need but it makes everything so much more musical... Will look into that Shakti. Keep us posted on the findings of shelving and footers...
  3. owen lawlor

    Grimm Audio MU2 "Major Dac"

    Break-in is a really crazy roller coaster ride with this and requires patience but this unit categorically is a chameleon in that it transforms with incredible fidelity to whatever PC, IC, and vibration control it is paired with and the upside is quite astonishing if you take the effort and time...
  4. owen lawlor

    My CH Precision/Magico System

    Ian, kudos on this amazing system. Cannot believe I hadn't seen this earlier since I've been researching Ch Precision. Have you tested the M1.1 in stereo vs mono? Wondering if I can get away with a single stereo M1.1 and what the differences are.. Thanks!
  5. owen lawlor

    CH M1.1 or A1.5 x 2

    Sorry, S1's just don't do bass so the amp is not your issue. The recommendation above to get S3MkIIs is excellent if you like your low end. Be careful of pairing the Diablo 300 with Magico S class however as the tweeters are more extended and the Diablo can be bright with those tweeters. The...
  6. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    This one's easy. S3 2023>M3>M2>S3Mk2>A5>A3>A1. Jonathan Valin of TAS just reviewed it and says it's better than any Magico he's had and he's had the above M's both I believe. The new S3 is special indeed and probably the best speaker under $100k. The new model is a totally different animal so...
  7. owen lawlor

    Luxman new M-10X power amplifier

    I had tried my Shunyata Sigma NR V2 and didn't like it so I picked up 2 of these for the twins: https://shunyata.com/products/power-cables/venom-x-series-power-cables/venom-x-ef/ Not sure I will keep them there but for now letting them settle a bit. The bad - they leaned out the bass and shrunk...
  8. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    exupgh12 - excellent observations. So where are you aiming them re toe in?
  9. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    New S3 was said by very respectable dealer Mke B from Suncoast to fall between the M2 and M3 sonically... I think that he is correct and it has all the good attributes but also has a bit more forgiveness of bad recordings ;^)
  10. owen lawlor

    Luxman new M-10X power amplifier

    Those look crazy! I need 3m x2 so 10,000 USD...
  11. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    Interesting setup. Very close together but it sounds like this works for you which is terrific. The toe in comment is interesting for sure, wondering why this would be different from previous models. Where do you aim the tweeter? I've always tried to follow the isocoles triangle with convergence...
  12. owen lawlor

    Luxman new M-10X power amplifier

    Anyone have experience with aftermarket power cords on this amp?
  13. owen lawlor

    Luxman new M-10X power amplifier

    Very nice layering, huge depth, another octave of bass, imaging solidity, shimmering in air quality and of course extra dynamics.
  14. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    Congrats, man. That's beautiful! Can you tell us about your S3 positioning and setup? The distance they are apart from each other and distance from the back wall? It sounds like you figured out placement for sure. Also how do you like the feet? They are flat and not spikes and I wonder how...
  15. owen lawlor

    Magico M7 2023

    Well said. It's shocking and unsustainable.
  16. owen lawlor

    Magico M7 2023

    XV-1. Your Wilsons are not immune to the market at the top of the higher end either. Your own Wilson Maxx 3 speaker is in the same % of retail as well. $25k for a $66 speaker...
  17. owen lawlor

    S3 MK3 (2023) Arrived

    I've owned 7 pairs of Magicos and they all take a much longer time to break in than other speakers like Wilson, etc. 150-200 minimum on the previous gen S. The new S and A midrange drivers are aluminum honeycomb so I'm not surprised by the 500 hour estimates as that material is very stiff...
  18. owen lawlor

    Jonathan Tinn R.I.P.

    This is shocking news and very sad indeed. What a listener and great friend. He got me out of the only world I knew up until that time of sterile SS gear and into Kharma and tubes, notably the Tenor OTLs. He was a ringmaster too - I'll never forget the epic Von Schweikert and Dartzeel setup he...
  19. owen lawlor

    New Magico Speaker ??? 12-12-22

    Once your ears are tuned in to sealed enclosure bass, most other ported designs sound totally unhinged - fat, slow, and bloated. Sealed definitely makes set up easier and is a faster, tighter low end. I cannot tell you how many hours in a listening session I've spent moving big Wilsons a...
  20. owen lawlor

    New Magico Speaker ??? 12-12-22

    Couldn't agree with you more XV-1. I had dry tinder ready to go for these and now am repurposing those funds for upgrading my projector, better M car, home theater upgrades etc. instead. Disappointing to say the least and I've owned every single S model other than S1 in literally every...
  21. owen lawlor

    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Been wondering about the Weiss and how well it would stack up. Thanks for your report, highstream. Does that warmth have you thinking of making the switch?
  22. owen lawlor

    RIP Peter Breuninger

    Incredibly sad news. Always enjoyed his insightful YT reviews. His energy and positivity were something else. Condolences to Terry and his family.
  23. owen lawlor

    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Sinope USB cable

    Well, I was going to ask next how it compares to what I'm using now - a Sablon 2020 but Marty seems to have answered that question above!
  24. owen lawlor

    FTA (Final Touch Audio) Sinope USB cable

    Is there a wait for these?
  25. owen lawlor

    Measuring power line capacity with the IDEAL SureTest, and the effect of Shunyata power products

    Is it possible that ACKs Furutech outlets were knock-offs? These are widely known to have many distributors from C...a known to be fakes. I have one of these outlets here (obtained from a legit Furutech dealer) on a dedicated 20A line and its results have been nothing less than stunning so this...
  26. owen lawlor

    Magico M9

    This is just heavenly - I'm gobsmacked!
  27. owen lawlor

    Yet another footer thread. Magico S7: IsoAcoustics GAIA Theis or SPods?

    Boy those are tough to find in skinnier sizes. What do you think of these? Would they raise the height too much? https://www.amazon.com/Isolate-Sorbothane-Vibration-Isolation-Washer/dp/B009M97ISW/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8RE9VGN2GNAEZ9R7H0WK
  28. owen lawlor

    Yet another footer thread. Magico S7: IsoAcoustics GAIA Theis or SPods?

    Hey DeYoung - went with MCoat Black. Fits well in any decor. Wife tends to complain less, then all is good...
  29. owen lawlor

    Yet another footer thread. Magico S7: IsoAcoustics GAIA Theis or SPods?

    AHHHHHH... I see what you're recommending, Hear Here. Makes a lot of sense. Will try and find some that fit my 1/2 inch 13 thread size.
  30. owen lawlor

    Yet another footer thread. Magico S7: IsoAcoustics GAIA Theis or SPods?

    Just read your earlier Gaia thread and like the idea of using different washers. I was considering getting some sheets of felt and leaving them under the feet for the time being. Some come with sticky backs which would be cool but that video you linked seems to indicate that they are designed to...

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