Best amplification for Magico S3 newer version on your experience

The truth is that all amps sound different and quality and design matter.  The best?  For me that would be the best Audionet amps you choose to afford.  Take. A trip to GTT Audio!

@mountainsong I think the question you’re asking is very relevant.

I’m sure you’ve done a fair amount of research before investing a good chunk of change into the S3s, so you know that they are extremely transparent, current-hungry, and finicky when it comes to placement and room treatments.

I feel that some responses here glance over how much current they need to shine. And you certainly don’t want to “choke” $40k+ speakers, but give them a chance to shine.

So, these are very demanding speakers, in all practical senses.

Therefore you need a solid-state power amp (or monoblocks) that can deliver a lot of current.

They are also extremely revealing of anything you have upstream, so it’s important that the quality of your sources and pre-amp match the speakers because of their transparency and what some have described as “pinpoint accuracy.”

They’re also demanding on room placement and room treatment, again because they are so detailed and focused. Don’t skimper on room treatment with these speakers. 
 

They are also more analytical and a bit leaner than they are musical, so, budget allowing, I would recommend a tube preamplifier (to inject some more warmth/musicality into your audio chain) feeding a solid state amplifier.

I don’t know if there are any integrated amps that would have a tube preamp stage and solid-state output stage AND still be able to handle the current delivery the S3s demand, so you may have to go with separates to optimize your set up.

It’s not the worst thing, particularly if you look at quality units on the used market. 

Best of luck – tell us how it all turns out!

Originally I drove my Magico S5 with a pair to Devialet D440 Expert Pro, astoundingly removing and transparent. Although missing a little soul and musicality.  After a LOT of research, I took the plunge on T&A PA3100HV integrated.   Hqving heard almost all the main contenders at one point or another I can concur with Steve Huffs review “The Worlds Best Integrated”!  The improvement in every aspect is significant and possibly the best system improvement I’ve ever made.  Now I’m searching for the matching PS3000HV power supply as that’ll take it to the next level. T&A’s pre-and power whether as a stereo or mono block configuration especially the the matching power supplies are absolutely world class. You won’t be disappointed.

I appreciate all the advice I had received.

So far not one had mention Luxman 900u or the 10x as an alternative.

I had been using different Luxman for a long time wondering if I should continue following the sonic path.

Thanks again.

I believe I mentioned my experience using a Luxman m900u with my Magico S5’s earlier in this thread. If you would like more information on my experience please let me know.