angelo Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If so, please describe your gear, thanks! Link to comment
smcdon12 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Magnepan .7 with the optional base and Verastarr audio upgrade kit which includes silver jumper wires and silver fuse replacements. Nuprime St-10 amp and Nuprime 10H Dac/preamp with balance outs by Tara Labs Quantum Reference Mk ll. Speaker cables QED Genesis Silver Spiral. Great sounding speakers already even better with the upgrades! Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Love?? I do admire: neutrality low distortion high resolution transient response lifelike timbres natural imaging soundstaging Link to comment
angelo Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Magnepan .7 with the optional base and Verastarr audio upgrade kit which includes silver jumper wires and silver fuse replacements. Nuprime St-10 amp and Nuprime 10H Dac/preamp with balance outs by Tara Labs Quantum Reference Mk ll. Speaker cables QED Genesis Silver Spiral.Great sounding speakers [ATTACH=CONFIG]33242[/ATTACH]already even better with the upgrades! Thanks, please link for the optional base and tell us of the Verastarr audio upgrade kit...going to buy 1.7i... Link to comment
smcdon12 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Verastarr - MAGNEPAN INSTANT UPGRADE As for the stands they're from Magnepan not sure if they make it for the 1.7. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 position them correctly room treatments feed them well recorded source material add the DWM bass panels forget the tweeks Link to comment
angelo Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 add the DWM bass panels do you have them? Can I drive baggies and dam with a single stereo power amp? Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I have 1.5QR's; no DWM Maggies need good current delivery into a 4 ohm load (rel. non-reactive) but don't know your amp. Link to comment
angelo Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Going to buy Primare A.32... Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 that should be fine but for that costly an amp, why not spend $$ on 3.7i instead of 1.7? Link to comment
TubeLover Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 that should be finebut for that costly an amp, why not spend $$ on 3.7i instead of 1.7? Agreed completely. The 3.7i's are a MAJOR step up and I would allocate the money for those! JC Link to comment
angelo Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Ehm...and the 3.7i does not require good amp???? Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Computer Audiophile mobile app Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Lots of very very good amps for $3k or less Link to comment
shum3s Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Lots of very very good amps for $3k or less I really like the Sunfire 300, 600 hundred watts at 4 ohms really wake's up the 1.7 to very satisfying music. Can be found on the used market for around $800.00 and re- cap for around 300.00. Sent from my iPhone using Computer Audiophile C.A.P. Pipeline, windows pro 10 > Roon > SOtM USB > Keces power supply > HDplex power supply > 4x2 HD Mini DSP > Ayre DSD QB-9 > Naim CDX > ModWright 9 S.E. Preamp > A21 Parasound Amplifier > Magnepan .7 > Augie's Dipole sub, ML sub, DIY sub > Dedicated room with acoustical treatment. Link to comment
LBob Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Brystons work well with maggies 2012 MacMini 8G ram -> Audirvana + 3.0 -> Mcintosh MHA 100> Nordost > Audeze LCD X Link to comment
joshua.ryan.larson Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I use the Magnepan Mini Maggie Desktop Speaker System in my office, and I really love it. They're powered by a Rotel RA-1570. I want to add a subwoofer, but I am apprehensive, in terms of both integration/balance with the speakers and causing "rumblings" with my office neighbors. I'll take this opportunity for any suggestions. Given the speed and quality of the Magnepans, does anyone have an opinion whether they would integrate with a Genelec subwoofer? At Home: 10x12 listening room -> Asus G74Sx laptop -> Windows 10 -> Foobar 2000 (WASAPI output) -> Audioquest Cinnamon USB -> Bel Canto C5i integrated amplifier -> Audioquest Rocket 33 bi-wired speaker cables -> B&W CM9 speakers & B&W ASW10CM subwoofer. At Work: Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro -> Windows 10 -> Foobar 2000 (WASAPI output) -> Audioquest Forest USB -> Rotel RA-1570 -> Audioquest Type 4 speaker cables -> Magnepan Mini System. Link to comment
rayooo Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've been a very long time planar lover... started many years ago with Duetta Signatures. Have owned several Maggie models over the years. I bought a pair of 20.7s shortly after they were released... been absolutely loving them every since. I've driven them with a few different Amps over the years, currently (And by far the best) they are happily running with CJ Art Monos. .. a perfect match IMHO. Link to comment
GUTB Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mangnepans always intrigued me but ultimately the fact is when you discuss high end speakers, they never enter the discussion. No planar speaker ever makes it. Sent from my LG-H820 using Computer Audiophile mobile app Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I use the Magnepan Mini Maggie Desktop Speaker System in my office, and I really love it. They're powered by a Rotel RA-1570. I want to add a subwoofer, but I am apprehensive, in terms of both integration/balance with the speakers and causing "rumblings" with my office neighbors. I'll take this opportunity for any suggestions. Given the speed and quality of the Magnepans, does anyone have an opinion whether they would integrate with a Genelec subwoofer? call Wendell and he'll say no but to get their DWM bass panels some people do it tho Link to comment
TubeLover Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've been a very long time planar lover... started many years ago with Duetta Signatures. Have owned several Maggie models over the years. I bought a pair of 20.7s shortly after they were released... been absolutely loving them every since. I've driven them with a few different Amps over the years, currently (And by far the best) they are happily running with CJ Art Monos. .. a perfect match IMHO. Your 20.7's and the CJ Art Mono's should indeed make for magical listening. My congratulations! JC Link to comment
TubeLover Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I use the Magnepan Mini Maggie Desktop Speaker System in my office, and I really love it. They're powered by a Rotel RA-1570.I want to add a subwoofer, but I am apprehensive, in terms of both integration/balance with the speakers and causing "rumblings" with my office neighbors. I'll take this opportunity for any suggestions. Given the speed and quality of the Magnepans, does anyone have an opinion whether they would integrate with a Genelec subwoofer? That little Maggie desktop system is just shockingly good. I heard it at a dealer last fall and was stopped in my tracks by the sound quality. The dealer mentioned that they had been able to match it up with several subwoofers by other manufacturers. I'm sure you could make that work. JC Link to comment
rayooo Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Your 20.7's and the CJ Art Mono's should indeed make for magical listening. My congratulations! JC Thanks! it only took 25 years or so for me to: Actually determine what I liked and stop wasting $ on experiments. Have enough $$ to spend crazy amounts on this hobby. I fell in love with Planars probably 30+ years ago. With all of their known limitations/issues etc. I've never heard better reproduced sound. I still recall listening to Quad ESLs way way back when. So many limitations, but oh so sweet. Link to comment
sonanceaudio Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have a Mini Maggie + DWM setup for Computer + Desktop Use. In nearfield listening mode, they are really good (with placement bonuses), however, even just a single DWM is not enough to make up for a bass-light presentation. Subs or a dual-DWM setup is the way to go. They love lots of clean high current power, which is made easier in nearfield mode. When setup right, they are magical, even compared to 1.7s or the like. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 the Desktops have to sit away form the wall right? Link to comment
angelo Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I've chosen the Amp for the 1.7i to come. Krell KSA-100S power amplifier Specifications | Stereophile.com any comment? Thanks Link to comment
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