Preferred Amps for Magico Mini II?

I believe I read somewhere that Magico actually uses the Pass Labs X205.5 0r 350.5 when demoing.

Just went to a demo last weekend to hear the Mini II and V3 with Alon Wolf the brain behind the Magico speakers. They were using all VAC amplification equipment for both speakers.

Front end was provided by Metronome. With the V3, they had used all reference level Metronome and VAC equipment, and less expensive equipment from the same manufacturer with the Mini II.

I am probably in the minority. But I thought the V3 with all that expensive equipment did not sound THAT impressive. The Mini II system had that midrange bloom that would draw you emotionally closer to the music, albeit the fact that the bass was not extended and tight as the V3.

FrankC

I was at the same demo that Gundam91 was reffering to.

the system being used was not tailored to the Magico but rather what the demoing dealer sold.

I believe Alon mentioned the Mini II needed over 100 watts of power and he designs/voices the amps with solid state gear and many amps, but he knows people listen with tubes.

I do agree with Gundam91, the Mini II sounded much better than the V3.

I left the demo impressed, but with the knowledge that a state of the art system which retailed for over 60k, did not trounce or provide significantly more enjoyment than my 'modest' 30k system

I was also at the demo. I agree with Gundam91 in that the V3's were not
that impressive. The Vac amps in my mind were clipping a lot
with the louder passages. My guess is they would benefit from much more
power. Did not stay to hear the mini's.
Joe

You guys are all in BAAS but I don't know who you are!