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Speaker Cables for Magico

I am awaiting June delivery of new Magico A3's, which will replace my beloved Von Schweikert VR5 HSE's, which simply are too big for my LR. (They will be for sale.) I use Nordost Valhalla 1 shotgun biwire speaker cables with the VR5's (a felicitous combo), which accommodate (and VS recommends) biwiring. The Magico's do not, so I will be selling the Valhalla SC's as well.
Which brings me to SC's for the Magico A3. Which cables have users found simpatico with Magico's? While I appreciate the are are few if any A3's out in the field yet, they do sport the "Magico sound" so SC's that play well with other Magico models may provide some insight on compatibility.
Thank you. Changing speakers and SC's is an anxious business -- almost like getting remarried!

Neal
nglazer
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tpreaves
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Ask ebm, he's a Magico fanboy.
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sinewaveron
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Hi Neil
I had my pair of Magico A3 speakers for six weeks now. I use Siltech Royal Signature Prince on these speakers, and sounds great. All my cables are Siltech Royal Signature. I’ve had these with my Wilsons, and now on my A3’s. The only negative is there very pricey. These cables hold a high resale value. SILTECH



ricred1
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I was told Clarus Crimson speaker cables work well with Magico speakers.
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folkfreak
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You really need several sets in to try out (or trade in and out on the used market). I would explore the offerings from Synergistic Research -- either the Atmosphere or Galileo series, the ability to fine tune the balance with the tuning bullets in the Galileo's is a bonus but with the older LE models you do get into the whole complexity of MPCs which is a big deal if you haven't already got an investment in SR cables

Anyway most dealers will let you demo sets at home so get in two or three or borrow from the Cable company
rhg88
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@sinewaveron
I had my pair of Magico A3 speakers for six weeks now. I use Siltech Royal Signature Prince on these speakers, and sounds great. All my cables are Siltech Royal Signature. I’ve had these with my Wilsons, and now on my A3’s. The only negative is there very pricey. These cables hold a high resale value. SILTECH
What amp are you using for the A3s? I've ordered pair myself and expect a July delivery.

nglazer OP
846 posts
 
To rhg88,
I have used a Krell FPB 300cx in my main rig for 15+  years and love its power and sound. Unless it interacts poorly with the A3's -- which I doubt -- that is what I will be using.
Neal
sinewaveron
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@rhg88
I’m using a Vitus SIA-025 Mkll amp with my Magico A3’s. This may be overkill, but it sounds great. The sound is much better than with my Wilson Sabrina’s. SILTECH
sinewaveron
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ptss
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To complete the high resolution and dynamics of your fabulous speakers look to upper end MIT cables for ultimate refinement. 
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davidpritchard
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Neal:
I have been listening to the Magico A3 a lot the past two days here at THE SHOW in Irvine, California. You will not be disappointed. They have a factory cut away model in the room so you can the insides. very impressive.

I agree with folkfreak. At the show the Magicos are being played with Synergistic Research cables and I am liking the sound. These two companies really work well together.  The Synergistic Research factory reference system uses Magicos . Scott Walker Audio is both a Magico and Synergistic Research dealer and is an expert concering these two companies.

Enjoy your new speakers.

David Pritchard
sinewaveron
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@ebm 
i agree, don't use pure silver cables. They give you a bright sound.
Almost all Siltech cables are made of silver and gold. This mixture gives great results. The other cables you mentioned are great too.
toddc2
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I use Siltech 550L with my Magico S1's. They sound great together.

Todd
ptss
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Suggest you talk to Joe Abrams at Equus Audio for excellent “interface” knowledge. Let us know what you learn...?
nglazer OP
846 posts
 
Thanks to all. Many excellent suggestions, with a tilt toward Siltech and some SR. I get the sense of what will work and what will not. I also may try Audience SX cables. I have the XLR IC's and they are superb.
Cheers.
Neal
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