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Speaker Cables for Magico

I am awaiting June delivery of new Magico A3's, which will replace my beloved Von Schweikert VR5 HSE's, which simply are too big for my LR. (They will be for sale.) I use Nordost Valhalla 1 shotgun biwire speaker cables with the VR5's (a felicitous combo), which accommodate (and VS recommends) biwiring. The Magico's do not, so I will be selling the Valhalla SC's as well.
Which brings me to SC's for the Magico A3. Which cables have users found simpatico with Magico's? While I appreciate the are are few if any A3's out in the field yet, they do sport the "Magico sound" so SC's that play well with other Magico models may provide some insight on compatibility.
Thank you. Changing speakers and SC's is an anxious business -- almost like getting remarried!

Neal
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davidpritchard
866 posts
 
Neal:
I have been listening to the Magico A3 a lot the past two days here at THE SHOW in Irvine, California. You will not be disappointed. They have a factory cut away model in the room so you can the insides. very impressive.

I agree with folkfreak. At the show the Magicos are being played with Synergistic Research cables and I am liking the sound. These two companies really work well together.  The Synergistic Research factory reference system uses Magicos . Scott Walker Audio is both a Magico and Synergistic Research dealer and is an expert concering these two companies.

Enjoy your new speakers.

David Pritchard
sinewaveron
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@ebm 
i agree, don't use pure silver cables. They give you a bright sound.
Almost all Siltech cables are made of silver and gold. This mixture gives great results. The other cables you mentioned are great too.
toddc2
19 posts
 
I use Siltech 550L with my Magico S1's. They sound great together.

Todd
ptss
1,964 posts
 
Suggest you talk to Joe Abrams at Equus Audio for excellent “interface” knowledge. Let us know what you learn...?
nglazer OP
845 posts
 
Thanks to all. Many excellent suggestions, with a tilt toward Siltech and some SR. I get the sense of what will work and what will not. I also may try Audience SX cables. I have the XLR IC's and they are superb.
Cheers.
Neal
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