I have owned a pair of the Magico A3s for a few years now. What initially drew me to them is that they are highly resolving and very dynamic. With tube integrateds they produce a wide soundstage with depth and great imaging. They are rated at 88dB and 4 Ohms. I have driven them well with all sorts of amps: First Watt SIT-3, M2, and F5. Those are class A amps and drive them well with zero issues. I also have a pair of Benchmark AHB2s. Again they drive them well and are highly resolving and quiet. With tubes which is my new revelation they dynamics are great and soundstage is wide. At times I hear things off to the side of my listening position. It’s incredible. Like anything, a system is as good as your weakest link. So if you have good well matched components, cabling and power management the A3s in my experience should perform well. I have not heard any Wilson speakers, though I am curious to do so. I will also say that the A3s are built like tanks. Magico dealers if they are like my dealer will provide good service. I am very pleased.
Magico A3 vs. Wilson SabrinaX
Well, coming down the stretch, I can't find a on this forum comparing these 2 speakers. I listened to the SabrinaX, and found them "flat" somehow, hard to describe. Incredible definition and soundstage, but not much knack/dynamic. So, I'm wondering how they would compare to the Magico A3s that I haven't had a chance to listen to. I would be pairing these with a Pass XA25 which should be sufficient to drive them. Or is my "flat" experience simply unrealistic?
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