Hi Everyone,
Actually Rhapsody has NEVER had Q7s in our shop OR any of the large Raidho speakers other than current smaller XT-5's.
We had D3s but that was 5+ years ago now. We never had the larger Raidho D-4s or D5s.
Must have been some other shop.
Stay safe.
Bob (Rhapsody.Audio)
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The A5 video was also Qobuz streaming, which is a step down from our cd, vinyl or R2R sonics, but personally I’m a "streamer":) Also a cell phone video, so it's not close especially to the in-room experience. |
Btw, this video is of the A5s, but I did not have my liquid sounding Pilium amps as I had sold my demos when I did the video. I was using fairly non-liquid sounding electronics with this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq1oAeeLOrY |
If anyone is interested in "why" the A5’s are special and not just a bigger A3-
The A5’s were the next speaker that was introduced by Magico after certain driver technologies became available in the development of the M9 Magico flagship.
Alon/Magico put the "goodies" realized from M9 development, into the A5, although at a different level of course than what is in the M9, but still of the same pedigree.
When you hear the A5 in a well set up system you will see or at least I did that there are things going on ie, transparency in the midrange and mid bass, which create realism, that I have not experienced prior.
It’s a fun listen, give it a try if possible. |
Ohlala, certainly you won’t find the A5 compelling if you haven’t heard them. Give them a listen when/if possible. It would be interesting to hear your first hand experience after you hear the A5’s. That’s if you choose to do of course.
Btw, the A5s are NOT just bigger A3s. As stated by the other posters they are in a different league all together.
And yes talking about any speaker without hearing it in a well set up system is nothing more than mental gymnastics, which of course is fun, but not very insightful. |
gpgr4blu,
Hi, no doubt about it many people would prefer Radios, Rockports, Joseph Audio etc. SO many super duper speakers available. At least everyone should be able to find something that "floats their boat" and allows them to enjoy music.
Happy Holidays!!! |
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Jose,
Congrats on your Rockports? Which model, Atria IIs? Rockports ARE very natural sounding and beautifully made.
Where did you hear the A5’s and the Rockports? I ask as there are not that many A5’s circulating around yet with Covid and dealers doing demos.
Bob |
Sorry for posting all of the videos in this post, but yesterday I had 3 people from this thread ask for more A5 videos. Rather than post the videos here if anyone is interested please go to https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Rhapsody.audio The last four videos are the A5s with the Pilium Elektra DAC and Leonidas integrated streaming with the Taiko Audio Extreme server. I will bow out now, let’s see some Pearl or Rockport videos:) |
Hi Jose,
Thx. Cygnus are beautiful! All the best with them!!!
Stay safe!
Bob |
I would not use any tube amps under say 90watts P/P. I would not use any SET, even a powerful 50 Watt SET amp.
My Jadis 90 Watt PP I-88 integrated lights up the A5s in a fairly large space.
I think a good quality 100 Watt SS or 90 Watt PP tube amp, DEPENDING on the size of the room and how loud one listens, would be sufficient for most listeners in regular size rooms.
I probably prefer 200 Watt SS into 8 ohms, 400 Watts into 4 ohms. They sound REALLY GOOD with this type of power.
No doubt they DO respond to GOOD power. |
The only point that I would make regarding my amp suggestions, is that I would say the same pertaining toYG, Wilson, Rockport etc and almost every dynamic/cabinet speaker. Not the same with horns or other higher efficiency speakers or course.
So, if low wattage tube amps are ones desire, then more efficient speakers are appropriate.
I personally try to find the speaker that I like and then amplify it appropriately vs finding a speaker that matches the types of amps that I want to listen to. But I understand the lure of low wattage SET’s or even low wattage tube PP amps. All personal preference. Many great choices for everyone these days.
Happy Holidays! |
Davey,
You are 100% correct, it can be costly AND a big hassle if someone buys the wrong speaker for their situation , including budget, room interaction and their personal preferences.
Your last paragraph sums up my sentiments and how I operate. With anyone that is looking at Magico or any other 88db-90db or lower than these number efficiency ratings I ALWAYS discuss what the appropriate amplification requirements would be.
I would find first find out if what they own is appropriate to drive the new speakers that they are contemplating. If it’s not I would tell them. Then work with them if it’s in their budget to upgrade their amplification to drive the speakers appropriately.
Another IMPORTANT variable regarding power is the size of their room AND loud they listen, I have certain customer that literally NEVER turn it up above a 70db listing level in a small room. They might be totally fine with a STRONG 30 WATT PP tube amp for their listing requirements. It really comes down to each customer's overall equation.
Besides driving a speaker appropriately also selecting the type of speaker (dynamic, horns, electrostatic, open baffle, ported/non-ported, all ribbon, hydbrids, etc) and the appropriate size of speaker, not too large or too small for their room as well are all considerations when selecting the right speaker for an individual.
I personally take all of these variables into account when looking at a customer’s equation and make sure that they understand all of the amplification, appropriate size and type speakers for their room, which will deliver great sonics.
Rhapsody probably sells 70% of it’s gear to customer’s who NEED this type of advice. The 30% of "audiophile" customers that we sell to are almost always aware of the variables involved in buying the "right" or "wrong" speaker for their situation. |
