Magico A3

[Gerronwithit]

thanks for the feedback, I am also very curious about the magico A3!
I can see you have some B&W 805 D3 and I am thinking about getting some B&W 802D3
How the A3 compare to your B&W on the high and mid range ? did you get a better sound than the diamond tweeter and the Continuum mid range?

I have heard the A3 solo, not in a 1:1 comparison with the 805 D3 and under nearly perfect conditions with two Experts.

I like my 805 D3, but I would say if you hear not very loud, the A3 has advantages on the high and mid range. Very clear and still with a 3D effect. For me this was the biggest advantage in comparison with the 805 D3. Using my 805 D3 with SAM (for the moment there is no SAM for the A3), the 805 D3 seems to be a little bit „smoother“, the A3 more realistic, and very very detailed.

For me both are great speakers.

midi

Thanks for the post, the A3 sound real nice.

Brian

I can't see how the B&W 805 D3 can be a direct comparison with the Magico A3. The 805s cost about £4,500 whereas the A3s are £12,000. I have the 803s, approximately £12,000, but have not heard the A3s so can't help on a 1:1 basis, but have yet to find any limit to the power i can put through the 803s. The sound and detail just seem to expand with absolutely no distortion. I have heard Magico's more expensive offerings and would be very happy to own them if they were in my price range.