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July 4, 2021, 11:59 PM #51
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I use the following equipment:
Magnepan 3.7i speakers
Mit and Silver speaker Cable (Moving to Audiance FrontRow)
Classe CA2200
Audio Envy Balanced interconnects
Cocktailaudio X45Pro
While I have a Classe Preamp, I have removed it from the system in favor of going directly from the X45Pro to the amp.
I have audiophile friends who are amazed with the simplicity and flexibility of the system. I purchased the X45Pro online - it is somewhat difficult to find an American dealer.
I am glad to answer questions for anyone who wishes to reach out.
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July 5, 2021, 12:15 AM #52
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Please excuse the Junior Member.
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July 5, 2021, 12:20 AM #53
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July 5, 2021, 04:33 AM #54
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Those are awesome amps!
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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July 5, 2021, 09:57 AM #55
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July 9, 2021, 12:16 AM #56
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Marantz SA7S1/GRIMM AUDIO CC1/MARK LEVINSON 360S+TECHNICS SL1210 MKII/ORTOFON X1-MC/VPI CLASSIC 3 in rosewood/Audio-Technica ART-9/ESOTERIC E03+TAG MC LAREN T32R+JEFF ROWLAND CORUS+JEFF ROWLAND MODEL 625+Magnepan 3.7i+Cables line: all Furutech lineflux+power cord DIY
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July 9, 2021, 12:18 AM #57
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Marantz SA7S1/GRIMM AUDIO CC1/MARK LEVINSON 360S+TECHNICS SL1210 MKII/ORTOFON X1-MC/VPI CLASSIC 3 in rosewood/Audio-Technica ART-9/ESOTERIC E03+TAG MC LAREN T32R+JEFF ROWLAND CORUS+JEFF ROWLAND MODEL 625+Magnepan 3.7i+Cables line: all Furutech lineflux+power cord DIY
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July 9, 2021, 12:24 AM #58
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I have an preamplifier Jeff Rowland and an amplifier Jeff Rowland with Magnepan 3.7i.
After connected Hijiri Nagomi power cable on preamplifier and Furutech Nanoflux NCF on my amplifier, I don't recognise my system. I win on dynamic and tonal voice.
They are very expensive but you can hear the difference without doubt .
So , because I have very poor DIY power cable on all my sources, I will change them piece by piece.
Envoyé de mon Note 9P en utilisant TapatalkMarantz SA7S1/GRIMM AUDIO CC1/MARK LEVINSON 360S+TECHNICS SL1210 MKII/ORTOFON X1-MC/VPI CLASSIC 3 in rosewood/Audio-Technica ART-9/ESOTERIC E03+TAG MC LAREN T32R+JEFF ROWLAND CORUS+JEFF ROWLAND MODEL 625+Magnepan 3.7i+Cables line: all Furutech lineflux+power cord DIY
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July 9, 2021, 06:20 AM #59
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Most Magnepan owners i know of , Switched over to Magtech amplifiers from Sanders and are very happy ..
Regards* An Audiophile is only as old as his latest Class D incarnation *
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July 9, 2021, 08:13 AM #60
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I recently got a MBL that is about 10 years old. I really like it with my Maggie's.
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July 9, 2021, 09:53 AM #61
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
If you can find a used Bryston SST2 amp, any of them should drive your Maggies beautifully.
A pair of 28SST2 amps and a Maggie 20.7’s would be up there on my crazy good value high end system list.
I owned 5 pairs of Maggies and drove them with everything from Carver to McIntosh to Bryston to Pass to Classe and many in between.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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July 9, 2021, 03:46 PM #62
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Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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July 14, 2021, 11:50 PM #63
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Marantz SA7S1/GRIMM AUDIO CC1/MARK LEVINSON 360S+TECHNICS SL1210 MKII/ORTOFON X1-MC/VPI CLASSIC 3 in rosewood/Audio-Technica ART-9/ESOTERIC E03+TAG MC LAREN T32R+JEFF ROWLAND CORUS+JEFF ROWLAND MODEL 625+Magnepan 3.7i+Cables line: all Furutech lineflux+power cord DIY
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July 15, 2021, 07:35 AM #64
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I think the Pass Labs X Series (Class AB) and more powerful (at least 100 watts) Pass XA Series (Class A) sound wonderful with the bigger Maggie’s (3.7i, 20.7 and 30.7).
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
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July 15, 2021, 11:04 AM #65
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I am using a Hegal H390 fed with a Aurender ACS10 on my Magnepan 3.7i mounted on MyeStands. Kimber 12TC and audience USB cable. Synergistic Black AC Master cables.
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July 15, 2021, 01:23 PM #66
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I think the MBL amp that I purchased pre-owned is about as good as I have heard with my little Maggie's.
McIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Abyss Diana Phi | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
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March 10, 2022, 02:58 PM #67
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I own the Bob Carver 350 Raven amps. They are rated at 350 RMS at 8 ohms and 400 at 4 ohms.
Will these be ok to use driving either the 3.7i or the 20.7 ?
Thank you,
ozzy
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April 22, 2022, 03:38 AM #68
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August 13, 2023, 11:19 AM #69
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I can now comfortably comment in this thread since I have "worthy" amps powering my 1.7i's...
And that would be a mint pair of Odyssey Audio Stratos monoblock amps. A huge upgrade in every way over the Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2 I was using.
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August 14, 2023, 07:00 PM #70
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I own the Bob Carver 350 Raven amps. (Tube Amps) They are rated at 350 RMS at 8 ohms and 400 at 4 ohms.
Will these be ok to use driving either the 3.7i or the 20.7 ?
I am concerned since they are tube amps and may not have enough of the right type of power for Planar speakers.
Thank you,
ozzy
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September 21, 2023, 11:33 AM #71
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Great setup, I had the 1.7i and 1.7 20.1 etc.. I just have had too many speakers in my house, got rid of Magnepan and then went into a store about 8 months ago, and heard the LRS+ easier speaker to move around and I was shocked on how good this sounded! One word for me: "Astonishing" I hooked them up to everything I have Luxman 509X, some Musical Fidelity Monoblocs, and Belles Monoblocs and even the Belles Aria. Heck last night I hooked them up to a second system Int. Amp a Mission 778x and was shocked on how good they sounded. I also own Sonus Faber Serafino's, Dynaudio's C2 Platinum's along with some Joseph Audio speakers. Still shock and almost mystified on how good these sound.DSC_2790.JPG
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September 27, 2023, 05:29 PM #72
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Just an updated pic. Didn't want you guys to think I'm running around powering my system with extension cords. LOL
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