thinking of trying new speakers...

jhrlrd · July 27, 2018, 09:44:38 PM

Thanks for all that info Michael. I have been carefully looking at Daedalus and Salk as my short list.

Hugh · July 28, 2018, 06:07:31 AM

Another option.

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/angel-city-audio-seraphim-loudspeaker/

mdconnelly · July 28, 2018, 06:25:46 AM

I'm not really looking for speakers, but have been quite curious about the new Magico A3s. Not a big speaker but seems to be garnering a lot of praise. I think the MSRP is $10k in the US - by far the least expensive speaker Magico has ever made. Not sure if any dealers are discounting.

Jack · July 28, 2018, 07:36:45 AM

Not likely to find discounting as there is a months long waiting list.

richidoo · July 28, 2018, 03:03:38 PM

There's a Magico dealer in Greensboro, Mike Twomey.
I heard Magico S3 there last weekend. It showed promise but the amp let it down.
Apparently he offers good discounts in general.

btw, (Mike) you can't get new speakers until I come hear the ones you have now. It's only been 5 years right?

jhrlrd · July 28, 2018, 06:30:44 PM

Well my head's spinning now.
Thanks I might wait for a thiel 2.7 to surface...

mdconnelly · July 29, 2018, 08:53:12 AM

Quote from: richidoo on July 28, 2018, 03:03:38 PM
There's a Magico dealer in Greensboro, Mike Twomey.
I heard Magico S3 there last weekend. It showed promise but the amp let it down.
Apparently he offers good discounts in general.

btw, (Mike) you can't get new speakers until I come hear the ones you have now. It's only been 5 years right?

Rich, I have touched base with Mike Twomey. My wife's folks live over near Greensboro so I was contemplating a field trip to Big Kids Toys. He said he does have a pair of the A3s in stock.

To be honest, I am still thoroughly enjoying my Von Schweikert VR35s from Shane. And yes, you definitely need to take a field trip to Durham to check out my system. Now that I'm retired, I've got a good bit of time. You can then talk me out of (or in to) spending silly money on speakers

richidoo · July 29, 2018, 12:20:56 PM

Sounds good! I'll check the schedule and email you this week.

AJ Soundfield · July 31, 2018, 06:47:11 AM

Quote from: Jack on July 28, 2018, 07:36:45 AM
Not likely to find discounting as there is a months long waiting list.

You the Jack in N Florida from AShark per chance?

rollo · July 31, 2018, 08:11:29 AM

For box type Von S or Vandersteen. For horns Volti, for planars Omega by Analysis. Used pair of Omega with custom outboard crossovers [list 32K] available for 9K.
The Vandersteen 3A would fit rather well.

charles

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