knecht

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Isotek Sigmas or PS Audio P15
I've had a Sigmas Evo 3 and PSA P10 side by side. In my system, with the components I had then, the multiwave adjustments on the P10 created various levels of hum on most settings. I bought the Evo 3.I concur with twoleftears. I owned a P20 and ... 
Why so many used focals?
How many used speakers mean absolutely nothing whats the difference.? I agree! There are a bunch of Wilson’s for sale as well, and it means nothing. I was turned on to Focal by a friend of mine who is a composer with very good ears and someone I t... 
Magicos are chesty
Saying Magico is #1 is like saying there is a best car! Doesn’t exist! Don’t get me wrong, they make great speakers. When I listened to the A3, I wasn’t impressed. That’s just my opinion. I enjoyed the S1 MKII’s much more. 
Magico A3
Hey Steve, small world...  Yes, to be fair the retail price of the Sopra's is 15K.  I went into the demo super excited because I kept hearing the A3's punch well above there price, and unfortunately I just wasn't wow'd.  I walked away underwhelmed... 
Magico A3
Funny you should mention the tweeter. That’s exactly what the store owner pointed out. He also reminded me the S series uses an extruded aluminum cabinet and the A3 does not.  I'm sure the crossovers are using different components as well. 
Magico A3
It didn’t help that I listened to the S1 MKII’s after the A3’s and there was no comparison. Even the store owner who sat with me for almost 2 hours agreed the S1’s were much more refined. Granted the S1’s cost more, so it shouldn’t be a surprise. ... 
Magico A3
Unfortunately, I couldn’t audition the Sopra’s on the same equipment in the same room and we know that can make a difference. However, I use Tidal and Roon almost daily and we played tracks I’m very familiar with. Don’t get me wrong, the A3’s were... 
Magico A3
I auditioned the A3’s at my local dealer last week. Maybe I was expecting to much, but I didn’t fall in love with them. It's was to bad because I was ready to buy.  The soundstage, imaging, and placement of instruments were excellent. Unfortunate...