mcstatz5829
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Just got in the 3.7X! Been tinkering with placement and treatments while, uh, “working from home.”
Amp: Sanders Magtech Stereo
Preamp: Sanders Analog
Source: Turntable/WiiM Pro Plus
My early impression, after having been years and years removed from the 1.7i I used to own:
The low end does not disappoint. I know stereotypically that is a planar weakness, but imo with a properly integrated sub (Velodyne Optimum 12, 40 hz, lower volume), the bass and mid bass are absolutely fantastic. Transients come alive, and the room feels flooded with clean, articulate energy. 10/10
High end: again, early impression , but I think I like the box speakers here better. I imagine the magnepans are more transparent and accurate, but the motions seem to give an aggression and bite to transients that the Maggie’s lack. It makes the music feel a little less alive to me.
“musicality” (whatever that means): the Maggie’s don’t sound like speakers. They sound like music. I felt that way about the motions but the 3.7x took it to a whole new level. I’m not even going to try to describe it because you’ve all been there where the speakers just disappear.
Transparency: I noticed for a given perceived volume, I get more surface noise on vinyl. That in and of itself doesn’t bother me, but I think it validates something I hear: quieter sounds are more transparent, which leads to a sensation of less dynamic range. It may be technically more accurate but I find it less enjoyable. I tend to enjoy well mastered albums that eschewed the loudness wars, and that dynamic range really makes a difference for me personally.
Overall I was expecting a little less refined, accurate, poised loudspeaker and more of a cock of the walk oomph. It’ll be interesting to see how my ears adapt over the coming weeks. Perhaps shortcomings will flip into strengths. It’s a little ironic that for me personally, the stereotypical weakness is a strength and the stereotypical strength (true ribbon tweeter transparency) is a weakness.
Amp: Sanders Magtech Stereo
Preamp: Sanders Analog
Source: Turntable/WiiM Pro Plus
My early impression, after having been years and years removed from the 1.7i I used to own:
The low end does not disappoint. I know stereotypically that is a planar weakness, but imo with a properly integrated sub (Velodyne Optimum 12, 40 hz, lower volume), the bass and mid bass are absolutely fantastic. Transients come alive, and the room feels flooded with clean, articulate energy. 10/10
High end: again, early impression , but I think I like the box speakers here better. I imagine the magnepans are more transparent and accurate, but the motions seem to give an aggression and bite to transients that the Maggie’s lack. It makes the music feel a little less alive to me.
“musicality” (whatever that means): the Maggie’s don’t sound like speakers. They sound like music. I felt that way about the motions but the 3.7x took it to a whole new level. I’m not even going to try to describe it because you’ve all been there where the speakers just disappear.
Transparency: I noticed for a given perceived volume, I get more surface noise on vinyl. That in and of itself doesn’t bother me, but I think it validates something I hear: quieter sounds are more transparent, which leads to a sensation of less dynamic range. It may be technically more accurate but I find it less enjoyable. I tend to enjoy well mastered albums that eschewed the loudness wars, and that dynamic range really makes a difference for me personally.
Overall I was expecting a little less refined, accurate, poised loudspeaker and more of a cock of the walk oomph. It’ll be interesting to see how my ears adapt over the coming weeks. Perhaps shortcomings will flip into strengths. It’s a little ironic that for me personally, the stereotypical weakness is a strength and the stereotypical strength (true ribbon tweeter transparency) is a weakness.
