Best amplification for Magico S3 newer version on your experience

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Do take to heart Bimmerlover’s well described reply, as its spot on. The right synergy  is critical for your Magico’s to really shine. So depending on budget an how you room works with the Magico’s, in no particular order Vitus, Gryphon, Coda, CH and Soulution. A tube pre is good too, as with all upstream components. All the best with it!

A bit of a change of perspective/focus from a senior citizen.

1. Try some MIT Matrix 60 or Oracle level speaker cables between your existing amp(s) and the Magicos, which need a little something different to keep from sounding sterile. $2K-4K.  I heard some S5s with even some good Constellation amps - very 'stiff' with no life at all. Absolare sounded great but not sure its enough power for your goals.

2. A couple of more budget friendly beast blasts from the past - Audire Otez, or Musical Fidelity kW500 or 750. Probably $2K-4K

3. Old school Krell FBI or new school Krell KSAi-400 Latter not near $2K-4K. :-D

I know.... [most] all budget and a bit dated.  As a newer/costlier suggestion, I saw an Audionet Humboldt on Ebay-England (220v though).  

Hey Mountainsong.  I PM’ed you my response to your request a couple of days ago but my response seems stuck waiting for moderator review. Don’t know why it’s taking so long.