q3 magico

Wow! Quite ballsy. Refreshing. Can't wait to see what the Tidal guys have to say...

I agree with you a 100%, Clavil. I was so hopping to like these Tidal and was so disappointed. A friend of mine bought them, blindly, after all the raves here on Audiogon. Silly things we audiophiles do...

Look, he is the first reviewer, in a long time, that just said it as he heard it. I give him credit for that.

To my ear, the bigger Tidal sound exactly as he described the smaller one, plus, IMO some bass integration issues that the smaller one may not have. They are beautiful, however, and prompt "proud of ownership" feel that works quite well with certain people.

Tbg - Not here to defense Ebm or Magico, but if your posts about Tidal has not been Tidal greatest sales efforts, I am not sure what has. If there were ever any hype that is "shockingly at odds" with performance , Tidal hype will certainly wins, hands down.

It is quite clear to me by now why some people do not "get" the Magico sound. It is the least hifi sounding loudspeaker out there. In comparison, some speakers, like the Wilson, sounds like a "Disneyland ride" and are much more exciting to listen to, at least initially. The experience we gotten accustom listening to hifi system is very different then the experience Magico offers. JV, JF and even PM all talks about that in their reviews of the Q5/3. If you looking for, or gotten used to, added "dressing" in your music listening environment the Magico will disappoint you.

Tbg, I wasn't sure how to reply to your post. You really do not sound like you are "welcome" of anyone opinion or "glad" I found a speaker I like (Which I have not yet, that is why I am here, trying to learn more about the Q3). Since you got me going, I thought you may find this interesting as well - Randall Smith, another writer thoughts on the Q3's sound (Taken from whatisbestforum):

"Well, heard the Q3 for the second time last night and I must say that I am impressed. I have read Jeff's review and talked to him extensively about what he has been hearing, so I knew what to listen for. I must admit that the Q3 was a far better speaker than the Tidal. I heard far more ambient information through the Q3's than I have ever heard through any other speaker. The information seemed more forward or pronounced than I am accustomed to and was also more precise within the soundstage. I felt the Q was also a more composed speaker. At loud volumes, where too much energy can smear vocal images or blur the image of sharp guitar string, I felt the Q3 reproduced these sounds much better. Midrange was more clear and textured. I found the bass to be cleaner and clearer..."

This will be my last comment on the Tidal. Sorry if I offended anyone. I was simply impressed that a reviewer will stick his neck out so far and say it as he hears it. The Tidal are fine speakers, just not for me.

>>Whow what a cool thread!!
Not so cool for the Tidal bullies who are trying to end it, apparently...

Ebm,
If and when there will be a Q2, I do not think it will be as efficient as the Q3. I have heard the Q3 last week on a Nagra VPA monoblocks. A real shocker. Who said you can't run a Magico on a 50W tube amp?? Glorious is the word that comes to mind. Need to reorganize my belief system...

To the Tidal gang - We get it! You like your speakers and your team is the best!! Now can you please move over and stop hijacking this thread!!!
One last word to Tbg, since he insist in hanging around here. Do not kid yourself, not all Tidal owners are happy. It is only better manners that some people have over others that prevents them for gushing out and ruining others parties.

Bostonbean - I apologized and explained almost 40 posts ago... Now can we move on??

I am very interested in any input anyone has on driving the Q3 with low power tube amps? What I heard with the Nagra was rather special, but that was a limited experience...