MAGICO Q1 vs dc10 Berlin SM

Ebm, we can always count on you to chime in on a Magico related thread. Tidal may be overpriced in your opinion (not mine as an owner of the Piano Diacera) but definitely not ugly like Magico!

Thats right as a MAGICO owner i will chime in DUDE!!As a Tidal owner you can to.

Im only saying that about Q1 many people may think its beautiful!

the magico q1 look very good thats very very good build the problem is that are uninteresting in sound quality until you pump a loads of power into it. The Berlin is big sounding with just a few watt and quite a ride with 200watt!

I had the opportunity to try the Q1 in my system for a while..When they were delivered by the Goodwin's staff I was initially very disappointed.I was told that I should give them a chance to "settle" Since they were delivered in fairly cold weather I agreed.

I then went out for 3-4 hours leaving the system playing. when I returned, I decide to listen again. The sound had improved so much, I would have sworn Goodwin's folks had come back and replace them with another pair, these with different drivers and a much improved. I was amazed to say the least..

The point I am trying to make is that perhaps the OP had not heard the Magicos at their best. I have owned lots of very good equipment over the years and have never be as surprised as I was that day.