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Magico S5 review
Charles1dad- Magico is my favorite speaker outside of Zu historically. I chose Def2s over demo pair of V3s even albeit at much different pricing points.I think for 30-35k, Magico M5s would be my choice IF they could be driven by a 100 watt tube am... 
Magico S5 review
I think Kef Blades vs S5s would be an awesome demo. Sign me up in LA if possible. I heard both at THE Show and intrigued enough to hear a better demo.I was at Scott Walker Audio yesterday for Magico day and Scott's a nice guy. 
Set amps ?
what was magical, albeit not tubes, was Rowland with 2.5s. A simple Concentra was sublime on themof course, ARC is what they are designed with. 
Zu Definition owners who stepped up to the Def 4
ask your question on the Zu Def4 thread. you aren't special :) 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
There should be a bit different dispersion pattern between Druid and Superfly I would guess since the height and tweeter placement are quite different. 
Devore Nines and Daedalus Athena comparison?
Sounded that way in Newport as well. Hole in lower mids. 
Speaker cable suggestion for Pass Labs XA30.5
Kzhtoo- I find the A23s not super detail oriented and therefore found they work well with SS. I also used them to great effect with McIntosh. They seem very natural- perhaps could be that they are a blend of copper/silver as I recall. I certainly ... 
Speaker cable suggestion for Pass Labs XA30.5
You can buy A23 cables from Matt @ PitchPerfect Audio.They worked extremely well with a FirstWatt amplifier I had fyi. 
Speaker cable suggestion for Pass Labs XA30.5
Auditorium 23 
Possible move from Hovland amps?
How big is your room? With Def4s, my preference is for P/P amplifiers over SETs, but I have a rather large room.I also really enjoyed my Mcintosh gear, which probably sound more in the vicinity of your Hovland SS amp.I'd personally try a tube amp ... 
$3500 integrated amp for Zu Definition speakers?
Believe I have an Almarro coming in to play with. 318B 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Gsm- I totally agree about the Dominance looking (and apparently in reality) super imposing. Seems like a speaker for a dedicated room compared to your Arch Digest styled room.That said, several of us in SoCal have discussed the Experience...it wo... 
$3500 integrated amp for Zu Definition speakers?
Good luck, Gopher--let us know how they compare! 
Viva or Mastersound?
From everything I've read/heard, the Viva is really old school golden sound. Has that changed in the MK3 
$3500 integrated amp for Zu Definition speakers?
Gopher- do you run Black Treasures? Big upgrade in my Quad KT88 40s