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January 19, 2020, 12:41 PM #1
Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I’m thinking about getting a pair of the new LRS Maggie speakers for fun.
My brother bought MMG last year and loves them. Sure they are inexpensive and won’t blow your doors off but he thinks they are a great fun little speaker.
I was thinking about either modding the LRS or waiting for the supposed mini 30.7 speakers that are being talked about now. These could be awesome.
https://www.magnepan.com/model_LRS
https://www.magnepan.com/model_30.7_for_condosLast edited by joeinid; January 19, 2020 at 12:54 PM.
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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January 19, 2020, 12:52 PM #2
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I currently have 3.7i and have had several amps along the way including BHK 250, Pass Labs 30.8, Pass Labs 250.8, and am currently using D-Sonic M3a-800s and it works extremely well. For many years used a VTL IT-85 with MMGs with great sound in a smaller room.
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January 19, 2020, 01:04 PM #3
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Joe,
I have not heard those Maggies but from another forum, these are a "must have" accessory.
https://positive-feedback.com/review...rborne-stands/
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January 19, 2020, 01:09 PM #4
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Last edited by joeinid; January 19, 2020 at 02:43 PM.
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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January 19, 2020, 02:06 PM #5
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Magnepans love power. In the beginning I had a 200wpc and I kept blowing up fuses and ribbons. I switched to high current Classe Monoblocks (300wpc amps) and that eliminated that problem.
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January 20, 2020, 12:34 AM #6
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January 20, 2020, 01:10 AM #7
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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January 20, 2020, 09:45 AM #8
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Joe - My brother has a pair of 20.7s. He is driving them with D'Agostino Progression Monos. Previously, he was using an ARC class D amp (DS 450). The DAG amps are a much better amp for the power loving Maggies.
For the new LRS speakers I would stay away from class D. Steve Guttenberg (The Audiophiliac) reviewed the LRS recently and raved about the pairing with a Schiit amp (class AB)_______________
Mike
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January 20, 2020, 10:40 AM #9
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Thank you Mike.
The Hegel H590 is a contender as well as one of the new Parasound amps if I really want to go crazy. That’s a long way off.
It’ll probably take up to 2 months for delivery of the LRS.
I’m not sure where I’ll go with this.
I’ve also been reading lately about the GT Audioworks planar speakers. I heard them many years ago and it was impressive. I’ll start a new thread on them.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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January 20, 2020, 10:44 AM #10
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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January 20, 2020, 10:59 AM #11
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Thanks Mike. They are local too.
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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January 20, 2020, 12:56 PM #12
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I have two systems using Maggie’s. My main system uses the Maggie 1.7i with the Maggie bass panel -DWM. I bi amped the system - a new Krell K300i integrated amp push the 1.7i and a Son of Ampzilla push the DWM panel. My second system uses my old Maggie 1.6qr - but they are now modified by PETER GUN. I push them with a Krell S550i. Both systems are fed via my LUMIN D1 streaming Tidal HiFi with MQA. Very happy with the sound quality.
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January 20, 2020, 01:06 PM #13
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Welcome Tom!
Thank you.
I spoke to Peter Gun. Very nice guy.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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January 21, 2020, 01:19 PM #14
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Ran my Maggies with Talk Electronics monoblocks(not enough current), tested Bryston 4B(ok), Magtech monoblocks excellent match but some hiss, currently using PS Audio BHK 300 monoblocks. Superb!
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January 21, 2020, 03:59 PM #15
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
There are a few Magnepan dealers that speak highly of the Hegel H90 as the killer combo for the LRS.
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January 21, 2020, 05:42 PM #16
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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January 22, 2020, 10:07 AM #17
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Joe,
I am using MG3.7 with conrad-johnson. This is my favorite combo. I have used Modwright, Electrocompaniet, Pass, McIntosh, Parasound, W4S and BAT with Maggies. CJ is what I like mostJim
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Esoteric N-05xd, Luxman d08u, Gryphon Diablo-300, Revel Studio2
Conrad Johnson Premier15 phono, ART-2 pre, Premier8A mono, Lumin T2, VPI Classic3, Magnepan 3.7
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January 22, 2020, 11:13 AM #18
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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January 22, 2020, 07:26 PM #19
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Classe M600 worked perfect for 20.7s.
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January 25, 2020, 11:27 PM #20
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Joe, what mods are you considering doing to the LRS? I heard great things about the speakers but haven't read anything about the mods. Thanks.
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January 25, 2020, 11:37 PM #21
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Other than replacing the feet, the LRS are not mod friendly. The MMG, 1.6 and MG12 are the ones that respond well. It seems that there were manufacturing changes to the current speakers that discourage mods.
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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January 26, 2020, 06:05 AM #22
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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October 7, 2020, 06:14 PM #23
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October 7, 2020, 07:35 PM #24
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Unfortunately I have decided to temporarily forgo the purchase of the Magnepans at this time. They would require more floor space than I'd care to give up along with moving other speakers around. I've been loving and living with my Avantgarde Duo XD's and occasionally swap in the Linton or other small bookshelf speakers. I may eventually put up a second system but with my schedule and listening habits, the second listening room is a little too impractical.
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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October 8, 2020, 12:49 AM #25
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Love the Magna Risers on my MG .7's! Thank you Mr. Joe.
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
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October 8, 2020, 04:58 AM #26
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Excellent Randy. At least they are not going to waste. I’m so happy everything worked out great for you.
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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October 8, 2020, 12:36 PM #27
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Just wanted to let everyone know I am adding a Subwoffer system to my ‘Gunned Maggie 1.6qrs’. Just booked my order with Audiokinesis in Dallas for The Swarm! The 4 speaker subwoffer system in built to order - so I should have them in mid November. I am having them built to match my Gunned Maggies - they will be veneered in ambrosia maple. Can’t wait to get them integrated into my system - they have won TAS’s Golden Ear award several times in the last 5 years. I already use Maggie’s base panel with my other system - the DWM runs with my 1.7is. Once I biamped this system - the bass has been much better. I use Krell integrated to push both systems ( Krell K300i and Krell S550i) I will give everyone an update once I get The Swarm hooked up!
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October 8, 2020, 02:41 PM #28
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I have Jeff Rowland with Magnepan 3.7i...It's great synergy.
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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October 8, 2020, 03:25 PM #29
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I have a Bel canto amplifier with my Magnepan's... I think it is a wonderful match.
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
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October 18, 2020, 05:33 PM #30
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I've been using Devialet E440's for approximately 3 years and it sounds fantastic...tremendous bass. Prior to those I was using Devialet D400's and they could not drive the Maggies very well. Would consistently shut down when driven hard. And prior to the D400's I was using BEL 1001 MKV's in mono mode. They were a terrific match but I was trying to scale back my system. I also had a huge, two box Lampizator DAC and there was just too much gear...hence the move to Devialet.
Amps: Devialet E440's
Sources: Innuos Zenith Mk III (Roon Core), Innuos PhoenixNET
Speakers: Magnepan 3.7i's
Power: Shunyata Triton V3
Cabling: Shunyata Power, Cardas Speaker, Sablon Audio USB, Nordost & Wireworld Enet, DH Labs HDMI's
Racks/Footers: Box Furniture Co Custom Rack, Symposium RollerBlocks, Voodoo Iso-Pods, Herbie's Audio Lab (many)
Replaced HT Gear with a Devialet Dione
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October 18, 2020, 05:47 PM #31
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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October 18, 2020, 09:05 PM #32
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Probably not useful information.... Driving a pair of bi-amped, modified, 3.6s, I have 2 custom-built, hybrid, Counterpoint NP220s (successor to SA-220, but totally different circuits. 4 channels x 400watts into 4 ohms.). One amp was built by Counterpoint's owner, Michael Elliott; the other, by Bill Thalmann of Music Technology. Not much to look at but exotic parts and big power supplies.
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November 11, 2020, 06:22 PM #33
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I am new to Magnepan. I had heard about them for a very long time but I had never heard them. I was looking for a change and with a lot of reading and research I believed they would most likely be good for me so I purchased a pair. I was very concerned with the size and wife acceptance factor. I ended up buying some MG .7's (as listed in my signature) and I believe I made the right choice since my wife did mention they are "pretty big", so the 1.7's or larger would probably have been too large. She has since made me a very nice set of covers to protect them when not in use.
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 12, 2021, 12:24 AM #34
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I have switched my amplifier out for a classic McIntosh MC7100 v2. It sounds wonderful with the 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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 12, 2021, 08:58 AM #35
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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March 12, 2021, 10:54 AM #36
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I think Joe decided to not get the Maggie's.
The Job should be able to power Maggie's just fine (I would love to try Joe's 250's sometime ). I would not hesitate in using a Job 225 even. I have definitely came to the conclusion that it is quality not quantity that matter with Magnepan'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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 12, 2021, 12:39 PM #37
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March 12, 2021, 01:48 PM #38
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Yes... I had the MC754 and found I tended to use that more then the Bel Canto. I simple enjoyed the sound quality more. However I did not want to let the Bel Canto go until I got a balanced input with direct banana speaker terminals amplifier first.
I found a deal on a pristine MC7100 late edition therefore I call it v2. It was recently checked and refurbished as needed by an authorized McIntosh shop. Being a late edition model it has the connections I want. And as an added bonus it has updated end caps (or whatever they are called) with the modern day McIntosh look.
I also meet the gentleman selling it. He is a McIntosh fan, to put it mildly and has tons of their gear. His wife told him he had to thin the heard some to buy more 😁... I did not complain!
It is fantastic with my Magnepan'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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 12, 2021, 03:29 PM #39
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I owned Magnepan 3.7’s and have listened extensively to the Magnepan 20.7’s and 30.7’s. I have always been impressed with their speed, transparency and the wall of sound that they produce. One of the best systems I ever listened to consisted of the 3.7’s driven with Cary tube components.
My challenge was replicating the glorious sound I heard at my dealer in my own listening room. I have found that the Magnepan’s love space around them. Too close to the front or side wall or the ceiling and the sound quality suffers. Careful setup, room treatments and a decent sized room are the keys to success.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 12, 2021, 04:14 PM #40
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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March 12, 2021, 04:19 PM #41
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March 12, 2021, 09:45 PM #42
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I don't have the room for larger models. Wife acceptance factor was a concern. The two way Maggie's with a pair of Rythmik subs is really nice in my room and the Mc seems to be a really good match!
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 12, 2021, 10:49 PM #43
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 13, 2021, 09:20 AM #44
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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March 13, 2021, 10:14 AM #45
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
My brother has 20.7s driven by D’Agostino Progression mono amps. This is very special combination.
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Mike
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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March 13, 2021, 03:57 PM #46
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March 13, 2021, 04:39 PM #47
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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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March 13, 2021, 11:00 PM #48
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
Aren't Mac and ARC common Maggie pairings?
Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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March 14, 2021, 02:14 PM #49
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
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) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
“One of the great challenges in life is knowing enough to think you're right but not enough to know you're wrong”
"You can't use reason to convince anyone out of an argument that they didn't use reason to get into"
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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March 14, 2021, 07:35 PM #50
Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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