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Magico A3
If the A3 is a smaller version of the S3 MKII then that would be a tremendous speaker. 
Upgrading digital source device is not easy
Great thread that I just saw about the RedCloud and DACs in general.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/i-love-my-ps-audio-direct-stream-with-red-cloud-2 
Upgrading digital source device is not easy
I have only heard 3 DACS that I can remember as being something I would buy. My criteria are great fatigue free sound quality and value ($$$). I do not think it is necessary to pay a lot of money for digital. The three DACs I like are expensive bu... 
Upgrading digital source device is not easy
A used PS Audio DS can be upgraded for free to the RedCloud update. This thing also has ROON support via the Network Bridge II card. This unit is likely my next DAC. 
Upgrading digital source device is not easy
You may want to check out the NEW PS Audio Direct Stream since they announced another firmware (or Operating System) update yesterday. "PS Audio's digital guru Ted Smith has been busy during the six months since the release of the Huron OS, announ... 
Magico A3
erik_squires,Room size is the key to any speaker. I am just exploring all options at the moment while I get ready to move to a house. The CA drought and fires may make my move happen faster than expected.I have been looking at all types of speaker... 
Magico A3
This must be the speaker one of the TAS writers was alluding to as a new $10k speaker to watch out for and also  one he could not talk about yet.I liked the Magico S3 MKII a lot. If the A3 is of the same pedigree then this is a speaker I will have... 
Paradigm Persona 3 vs 5 vs Monitor Audio
brownsf,I should backtrack on my "I hate tubes" comment. I forgot that I heard my buddy's Spendor D7's with an Audio Research tube amp and it sounded great. So I should just state tubes are have not been my first choice.  
Paradigm Persona 3 vs 5 vs Monitor Audio
brownsf,I heard the REF 5 at a show in a big room driven by super expensive tube gear. I hate tubes but nevertheless I spent about an hour listening to the REF 5’s. I was rather disappointed in the speaker. The speaker did not disappear that well ... 
Paradigm Persona 3 vs 5 vs Monitor Audio
Interesting that AudioTroy likes the Persona B over the KEF REF 1 (I know you sell both). I need to check out the B's. I love the REF 1 and leaning toward the REF 3 if I go passive. All dependent on room size I end up with. 
The latest and greatest
randy-11,What are the rumored upgrades? 
The latest and greatest
BTW - I believe the driver on the KEF is the 12 itheration of a design that strecthes back over a decade. 
The latest and greatest
LS50s are great monitors for a small space. They are excellent for a desktop type of application. I think a lot of people buy them and expect huge sound with bass. That is not what the LS50's do. The LS50's have become a gateway drug for me since ... 
Paradigm Persona 3 vs 5 vs Monitor Audio
Looking forward to you feedback. I was also thinking for these speakers if I went passive. 
Designer audio video.com
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/1522053-retailer-feedback-www-designeraudiovideo-com-any-good.html