Am I crazy?

Am I crazy?

Posted by Bodhi on September 13, 2015 at 08:30:31

Hi folks, I have been contemplating the next evolution of my system and had plans to upgrade my Vitus SIA-025 to a VA SS-025 stereo amp & SL-102 pre. But with the Aud crashing against the Euro, and the fact I would have to invest in another Jorma Prime pc & set of Stillpoints, i'm having a re-think. Mind you the Aussie dollar has also crashed against the US dollar, however it is fairing a bit better vs the Euro.

The above factors led me to look at a speaker upgrade instead. Top of my list are the new Magico S7s. I am impressed by the amount of filter down technology from the M Pro (& in the case of the new 10" bass drivers); also Q series. It's really a 'poor' man's M Pro when you think of it. The S7 is more efficient than my S5's which means my current SIA-025 should be able to drive them with authority.

The S7's also apparently interact less with room boundaries (similar to a line source), making them more room friendly. Indeed Magico advised me they will work well in a medium size room. Obviously they are a big investment, though I could see myself keeping them for 15-20 years. From all I have seen, they are as close to perfection as you're likely to get south of 6 figures. And there comes a time when you have to say "they're good enough".

In a nutshell, I'm thinking of blowing the budget on speakers, and making do with a very nice integrated. What do you guys think?

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Topic - Am I crazy? - Bodhi 08:30:31 09/13/15 (36)

in short, yes - Tom Schuman 02:29:05 09/22/15 (2)

RE: in short, yes - Bodhi 02:31:57 09/23/15 (1)

RE: in short, yes - Tom Schuman 00:31:55 09/30/15 (0)

when I have told myself I will keep some component for several years they only last a few, my two cents... nt - PhilJ 21:11:18 09/18/15 (1)

RE: when I have told myself I will keep some component for several years they only last a few, my two cents... nt - Bodhi 05:04:15 09/19/15 (0)

You are NOT crazy... - rlw 09:02:02 09/17/15 (1)

RE: You are NOT crazy... - Bodhi 04:39:42 09/19/15 (0)

RE: Am I crazy? - rkeman 19:09:27 09/14/15 (7)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 04:29:50 09/19/15 (6)

RE: Am I crazy? - rkeman 05:26:15 09/19/15 (5)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 06:03:35 09/19/15 (4)

RE: Am I crazy? - rkeman 07:56:56 09/19/15 (3)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 09:39:45 09/19/15 (2)

RE: Am I crazy? - rkeman 13:02:45 09/19/15 (1)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 03:29:54 09/20/15 (0)

Are you considering other speakers? - G Squared 14:02:42 09/14/15 (1)

RE: Are you considering other speakers? - Bodhi 03:56:17 09/16/15 (0)

I don't think you're crazy... - kootenay 12:08:32 09/14/15 (1)

RE: I don't think you're crazy... - Bodhi 03:46:59 09/16/15 (0)

RE: Am I crazy? - Garg0yle 20:43:39 09/13/15 (8)

folded surrounds - Magpie 19:48:18 09/14/15 (2)

RE: folded surrounds - Coner 21:53:39 09/14/15 (1)

RE: folded surrounds - Bodhi 04:00:36 09/16/15 (0)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 22:10:19 09/13/15 (4)

RE: Am I crazy? - Garg0yle 06:05:20 09/14/15 (3)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 03:30:17 09/16/15 (1)

Now I know... - rlw 09:04:40 09/17/15 (0)

RE: Am I crazy? - hahax@verizon.net 19:44:29 09/14/15 (0)

You ask that question here at the Asylum? - M3 lover 11:34:24 09/13/15 (5)

RE: You ask that question here at the Asylum? - Bodhi 15:33:25 09/13/15 (2)

"until I've had at least a solid half day to listen to a pair. " - E-Stat 18:05:59 09/13/15 (1)

RE: "until I've had at least a solid half day to listen to a pair. " - Bodhi 20:28:45 09/13/15 (0)

RE: You ask that question here at the Asylum? - SgreenP@MSN.com 13:51:09 09/13/15 (1)

RE: You ask that question here at the Asylum? - Bodhi 16:24:13 09/13/15 (0)

RE: Am I crazy? - Mike K 08:43:22 09/13/15 (1)

RE: Am I crazy? - Bodhi 08:58:03 09/13/15 (0)

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