Building a new 2 channel system and need help

It sounds like you’re looking for similar qualities as me before I started building my current system. My ears are senstive to any shrillness or distortion which tends to induce listener fatigue, so with my system I aim for a sound which is natural, warm, enveloping and engages me like a live event. But also draws me in and makes me want to sit down for a long listening session.

I like YG, but personally prefer Magico. The best amps I found for synergy with Magico are Vitus and Soulution, though Pass XA.8 and XS series and Absolaire also pair well. Or if you’re into tubes, Myles Astor swears by the CJ Gat/Art amps with his S5’s.

In the Magico line, the new S5 Mk2 is the one to own, or if your budget doesn’t extend that far, you may want to wait for the current S3 to be brought up to Mk2 spec. No word yet from Magico, but I would not be surprised to see that speaker updated in the next 6 months.

The best synergy with Focal is supposed to be Vac tubes. I imagine a Vac 160i SE integrated would be a great match & have more than enough power for the Focals which are fairly efficient. John, care to chime in here? :D

ebm
2,871 posts
12-20-2015 5:17am
Its your ears and your money Raidho is a great company Magico is good as well.

Raidho is a great company, and Magico is just good? The Raidho D series sound open, airy and fast, but are poorly made and over-priced pieces of junk! I sat on a mint pair of C3.1’s for 6 months with not a single enquiry..they are boat ankers.

The Magico Q1’s by comparison, or even the S1 Mk2’s are much better engineered and made. Much more complete speakers.

inna
1,740 posts
12-25-2015 7:51pm
...And digital does sound bright.

You need to hear the Vitus SCD-025 Mk2 Inna ;)

Inna, so we are in no illusion, have you heard the Vitus SCD-025 Mk2 (or an earlier model Signature Series player)? Sorry to hear all digital sounds the same to you. My ears work just fine. And yes, let’s not go into this any further as it’s very clear you’re out of your depth.

Inna, I thought you said you don’t want to go into this any further, now you do? Far be it from me to sit at the seat of judgment. I think that job is already taken. I am however curious about your digital dictum. I further regret to inform you I am unable to comply with your last request.