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I have made the last upgrade to my system for enjoyment in retirement.  The Wyred4Sound 10th Anniversary DAC that has provided much musical enjoyment for almost 7 years was replaced with a Mola Mola Tambaqui.  While I find the 10th to be the best DAC at its price point, 3x the spend provides greater performance across the board.  I auditioned Mola Mola competitors from DCS and Bricasti but chose the Mola Mola. The decision was based on the Mola Mola’s ability to produce accurate timbre and organic/dense images with state of the art detail that is neither etched nor fatiguing.  The Burmester 032 and Vivid Giya G3s are consistent with the system design intent and the three complement each other in this regard.   The sound is tube like liquid and sweet but with solid state transient speed, micro/macro dynamics, and clarity.  Aficionados of old school tube sound may not like this system, but that is the beauty of our hobby - each of us can determine our preferences and build systems to our liking.  There will be no further changes now that I am on fixed income and I dare not propose any or the wife acceptance factor will go into the red range.  Shout out to GTT audio and Bill for his patients and knowledge in working with me to get the MMT.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 20’ × 12’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’


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    • Burmester 032 Integrated Amplifier
    • Audio Art AAC Statement e SC bi- wire Speaker Cables
    • Shunyata Research Denali 6000T V1
    • Symposium Acoustics Platforms and RollerBlock Jr
    • Aurender N200 Streaming Server
    • Benz Ruby 1 / SoundSmith Boron Cantilever
    • Townsend Audio Co. Speaker Platforms
    • Vivid Audio Giya G3
    • VPI Industries TNT Mark III, updated platter, bearing, suspension
    • VPI Industries JMW-12.6
    • PS Audio GPCH phono MM/MC preamplifier
    • WyWires, LLC Platinum interconnect, USB, power cord, and phono cables
    • Audience Adept Response 2
    Used for streamer only to permit the streamer to be left on continuously.
    • Sennheiser HD-600
    Original 1997 model. Custom Cans modification.  Dekoni  Elite ear pads, WyWires Red cable. Custom painted grills (Audi black metallic)
    • Hifiman HE6SE V2
    Gold anodized stainless steel grills, Dekoni Elite ear pads, WyWires Red cable.
    • Mola Mola Tambaqui
    DAC

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Thank you for your reply!  Which Magico model did you audition?  I’ve kind of narrowed down my search to either the G3s2 or the upcoming new Magico S2, which is launching Q2 of this year. I’m going to Axpona in Chicago in April, so I’m hoping to hear both. As mentioned, my biggest concern with the Giya is the ports. Magico is sealed. My room is fairly small….so that’s my biggest concern. I do not listen at high volumes though….so that is consideration as well.

calgarian5355

Which Magico model did you audition?  I’ve kind of narrowed down my search to either the G3s2 or the upcoming new Magico S2, which is launching Q2 of this year. I’m going to Axpona in Chicago in April, so I’m hoping to hear both. As mentioned, my biggest concern with the Giya is the ports. Magico is sealed. My room is fairly small….so that’s my biggest concern. I do not listen at high volumes though….so that is consideration as well.

calgarian5355

Hi there.  I’m considering the giya g3 as well. My room is fairly small….similar to yours from what I can tell from your photos.  How do you find the bass given that the speakers have dual ports?  Do you play your system fairly loud?  Awesome system by the way!

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