Magico M9

[howiebrou]

It's not every day you get to see and listen to a top of the line speaker especially the M9. Some pictures for you to feast. I admit I am not a Magico fan boy but the sound of these, even with only 50hrs of running in was effortless. I also like the look of these more than the other models. Now if only they do them in pink...

 

[tima]

Now if only they do them in pink...

That would go well with your Aphex Twin collection.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Is that four Stromtanks I'm counting? Are there more?

 

[bonzo75]

Is that four Stromtanks I'm counting? Are there more?

Imagine if he had a multichannel

 

[Al M.]

All that gloss surface is problematic for acoustics.

 

[howiebrou]

Is that four Stromtanks I'm counting? Are there more?

Yup 4. Didn't work for the power amps apparently.

 

[bonzo75]

All that gloss surface is problematic for acoustics.

Yeah that's why I advise using sandpaper to clean all gear

 

[bryans]

All that gloss surface is problematic for acoustics.

Room looks pretty well treated to me. I have a hard time believing they are having acoustic issues.

 

[bryans]

It's not every day you get to see and listen to a top of the line speaker especially the M9. Some pictures for you to feast. I admit I am not a Magico fan boy but the sound of these, even with only 50hrs of running in was effortless. I also like the look of these more than the other models. Now if only they do them in pink...
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Outstanding!

 

[spiritofmusic]

Yup 4. Didn't work for the power amps apparently.

Four...to cover sources and pre amp only?

 

[Al M.]

Yeah that's why I advise using sandpaper to clean all gear

Of course, that's a no-brainer.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Try your diamond tweeters w that method. Hours of fun.

 

[howiebrou]

Four...to cover sources and pre amp only?

Yup. One per source or preamp or phono stage.

 

[Carlos269]

It's not every day you get to see and listen to a top of the line speaker especially the M9. Some pictures for you to feast. I admit I am not a Magico fan boy but the sound of these, even with only 50hrs of running in was effortless. I also like the look of these more than the other models. Now if only they do them in pink...
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Interesting. “Effortless” is the typical sound signature of the Goldmund amplifiers.

Howie, did you listen to his system with his previous Wilson XVX’s speakers for compare and contrast commentary?

 

[spiritofmusic]

Yup. One per source or preamp or phono stage.

Well, I guess w his outlay, $80k on batteries really isn't that crazy.

 

[Tango]

Interesting. “Effortless” is the typical sound signature of the Goldmund amplifiers.

Howie, did you listen to his system with his previous Wilson XVX’s speakers for compare and contrast commentary?

You know this is best discussing offline.

 

[morricab]

Try your diamond tweeters w that method. Hours of fun.

No, you'll scratch up your sandpaper...

 

[howiebrou]

Interesting. “Effortless” is the typical sound signature of the Goldmund amplifiers.

Howie, did you listen to his system with his previous Wilson XVX’s speakers for compare and contrast commentary?

Yes I did listen to the XVX. There is, imo, quite a vast gap between the two. I should state that I am not a major fan of either brand so no bias towards either of them. The XVX was nice, pleasant, nothing was wrong with it but didn't really do anything emotionally. May be the Decepticon looks have something to do with it.
The M9s have a quite extraordinary delicacy which belies the look and size. I heard more from the M9s on some of my tried and tested CDs than I have ever heard in thousands of repeats but it was never annoying and never gave me the feel of something being high resolution. It was very pleasant sounding. That might sound like damning praise but I assure you it is not. I hate gear that tries too hard and gives you a headache. Bass was not overwhelming even with dual 15 inch woofers. With only 50hrs on them I expect them to loosen up over the next few months but I have to admit the sound so far is more than satisfactory. I would recommend everyone to go and listen if you get the chance. I never felt any of this with the XVX. The owner did comment that the XVX only need one pair of monoblocks so the real price difference is substantial if you add in the cost of an extra pair of Goldmund 5500. Such is the price of admission I guess.

 

[spiritofmusic]

What is the price of the Goldmund 5500?
My GF and accountant waiting on your answer. And my psychiatrist.

 

[Rhapsody]

What is the price of the Goldmund 5500?
My GF and accountant waiting on your answer. And my psychiatrist

The 5500s are around $500K/pair British Pounds.

I am going to drive my M9s with two Pilium Achilles stereo amps at $50K each.