Hifimaniac,
And some that are more expensive and sound worse (:
Peterayer,
A big step over the Mini, IMO. I can go into superlatives, but you should just go and hear them. Will be worth your while.
Source were LP, Clearaudio I believe, and a Nagra R2R.
Just got the Q3, thank you. It will be a very enjoyable winter. |
What is the "Magico Concept"; I don't get it. So many other speakers with better sound for less money! |
In what way was the Q1 better than Mini 2.I know it could not cost more to make.I also dont think these Q1 are fully broken in yet as my Mini 2s took over 700hrs. |
Usermanual,
How would you describe the difference between the Q1 and your former Mini 2 or even the Q3 for that matter? I just haven't had a chance to hear the Q1 yet. I heard the Q3 at a demo at Goodwins introduced my Alon Wolf. It was wonderful and perhaps the best such demo I've ever heard. Congratulations on your new speakers. I also "get" the Magico concept.
What source were they using at the show? |
Usermanual is correct, you have to judge for yourself. Like any other product the Magico will have admirers and also detractors. They don`t impress me at all, but you may find them fantastic.Horses for courses. |
Peter,
If you don't remember the Mini getting "so badly criticized", do a quick search here on Audiogon, just to refresh your memory. I spent 2 days at the show and thought the Q1 sounded spectacular. By far the most sophisticated, articulated and therefore emotionally engaging sound at the show (Or anywhere else, IMO). Of course, I do "get" the Magico concept, I currently own the Q3 and the Mini before that. When it comes to Magico, I think that you are wasting your time trying to find out what others think about these speakers. You should go and hear them for yourself. And yes, as an ex-Mini owner, I will tell you that the Q1 are indeed MUCH better. |
MAGICO MINI 2 is a wonderful speaker in good room with lots of power driving them.Mine sound wonderful everyone has his idea of great sound.There are many wonderful speakers. |
The Magico room was ok with the Q1, I was disappointed they didn't bring the Q3 or any other bigger speaker.
The PMC/Bryston room was really good better than I expected. |
Team212,
I heard these speakers also at the RMAF on friday. I agree with your impression, I found them uninvolving and absent in the ability to convey the emotion/beauty of music. The sound was mechanical IMO. |
That's an interesting report. What amps were being used with the Q1's? And was the source analog or digital?
These are the replacement for my Mini 2's. They are supposedly better and cost less money. I'm not aware of the Mini 2's ever getting so badly criticized as Team212 and Hifimaniac suggest.
Is this based on sonics alone? |
Balabo Pre and power. Don't remember the front end. |
HELLO. What speakers were they showing what preamp amp tuntable etc. |
Ha Hi Fi Man,
If JT ever gets them out in the market place!--I agree value for the buck they are superb.
Liked the Totems but thought the PMC 's opened the music into the room more( Bryston Room).
Des |
Which amps and front end was Magico using for the Q1 at RMAF this year? |
Team 212 has it right; way over rated! The Evolution Monitors with stands for $2500 blows away the Magico's when measured sound quality per dollar. The Totem monitors for $6k was amazing. |
"the patrons looked comatose"
In musical bliss no doubt one would hope? |
It was OK--I'm not a Magico fan-overpriced and overrated--they are demoing the small Standmounts
not much excitement in the room when I was there the patrons looked comatose
However just down the hall was a similar speaker that left them for dead
The Cenya PenAudio from Finland
Des |
The Q1 was really excellent. |
