Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Random thoughts from The Home Entertainment Show in long beach California Five floors of gear plus one floor for the marketplace (records n Stuff) ‘I think the organisers will be disappointed - seem to be very few atendee’s. Seemed a bigger crowd when it was held near Newport Beach. Still good for me as I can grab a front row seat easily. Edited June 9, 2019 by Steam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) B&W and Mac I have never warmed to the 800 series but sounding good. Playing Tom Waits. Edited June 8, 2019 by Steam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 ATC. Sounding very impressive US$70K all active CDM 50. Remind me of the PMC MB2SE for obvious reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) My first audition of the Magico A3 First impressions are that they are good. But I’m not totally convinced I would spend on them. Will go back later for a second try Edited June 8, 2019 by Steam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Wow. This is where I just burnt my imaginary budget. Gryphon driving the Magico S5 v2. Dire Straits brothers in arms and kraftwork. Bloody fantastic. Two other rooms have the Magico M2 which are higher in the range above but I’m taking this setup. Edited June 8, 2019 by Steam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Now trying Gryphon mojo’s. Tiny room. very nice. Sound bigger than they look. Edited June 8, 2019 by Steam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assisi Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Steam said: Wow. This is where I just burnt my imaginary budget. Gryphon driving the Magico S5 v2. Dire Straits brothers in arms and kraftwork. Bloody fantastic. Two other rooms have the Magico M2 which are higher in the range above but I’m taking this setup. Hi Nic, I would like a pair the Magicos. Can you fit them in your luggage? Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, Assisi said: Hi Nic, I would like a pair the Magicos. Can you fit them in your luggage? Thanks John No need.. I think you can buy them with your frequent flyer points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Wilson Benesch resolution. another speaker I have never heard. Very nice sound. I’m not a fan of the reversed drivers look. Would certainly draw comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Speaking of looks it sounded very good but the D’Agostino progression integrated is no looker in my book. To me it looks like a cheap knock off attempt at the momentum. If I had one it would be out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Magico M2 and VAC No often at a show you get 25mins of brothers in arms with one other person in the room. The M2s are very impressive but I prefer the extra oomph in the bass from the S5s. I suspect if I had the M2’s I would be very happy. The other thing I like is the M2’s look costly despite being Matt black. No need for gold bling or diamonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 M2’s again with Burmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 No photos but MBL Corona line looked the part in white. As always I love the sound of the MBL speakers. Sanders speakers - flat panel with transmission line bass. Think Martin Logan type speaker. Amazing image - but you had to sit dead center. They only put one column of chairs in the room so not trying to pretend otherwise. Last few odds n ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That's some central heating there in the last pic with the Ayon's Loving the pics and commentary, thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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