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Best Magneplanars Ever!?

Would a factory reconditioned set of Magneplanar Tympani's offer any benefits over their new, single panel speakers? As discussed in related posts, I would also be very grateful for additional opinions regarding the 3.5 vs. the MG-20. Thank you to everyone for opinions on tubes vs solid state but has anyone tried bi-amping, especially with solid state low end and tubes for mids? Best Wishes.
cwlondon
pikll
13 posts
 
I currently have MG-20S AND DRIVE THEM WITH AUDIO RESEARCH REF 600 MKIIS,BASS IS DRIVEN BY CLASSE 200 WATT SOLID STATE AND A BRYSTON 10B CROSSOVER WITH GREAT RESULTS. FORGET THE TYMPANIS,IMPOSSIBLE TO SET UP.STICK WITH 20S OR EVEN 1.6 OR 3.6 WITH A SUB.
bryceeboy
115 posts
 
I agree with Pikll about the set up but once properly done it is damn hard to beat, especially the soundstage. I had a pair and seperated the bass panels from the midrange columns, I had a stage that you could get up and walk around shaking hands with the individual players in the band. Mine were biamped with a pair of Audio Research amps (can't recall the number 110 maybe) on the midrange Levinson crossover and one Eagle 7A on the bass panels. The new MG-20's sound awfull good but that soundstage!
audiojerry
78 posts
 
Hey PikII, I gotta hear your system! Where do you live?
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