Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

Magico at first listen lacks tonal richness on say a piano. But have to listen more.

Listen again, its lack of coloration, something you don’t hear very often. Once you get it, there is no going back.

Stephen,
I used the Takatsuki 300b in my amplifier for 3 or 4 years and it is superb!
I never bothered with the W,E. Vintage 300b as they were astronomical in price (Takatsuki and Elrog were as far as I was willing to spend ,1800.00 pair range at that time). I did try a pair of W.E. re-issue circa 1990s vintage but was disappointed with them.

I’ve heard various Magico speakers in their Q and S series  (Most experience with the S5). Just my own 2 cents worth, I’d be surprised if the Magico A3 were more ’neutral ’ or more importantly ’natural ’ than the Nenuphar. This is based on nothing more than a personal hunch just  to be clear. I’d relish the opportunity to heard them in a direct comparison. They are by design so remarkably different objectively and really philosophically. Oh would that be a highly interesting listening session.

Charles

@charles1dad Are you using the EMLs these days?

Cal,
Yes all things considered the EML XLS 300b has the best combination of sound quality and great durability and reliability. A  true workhorse tube.
Charles 

I agree Charles! Need to investigate thoroughly as both speakers require different amplification.