entry planar setup


Considering switching the bedroom system to planar, just to do something different.
What's the best way for ~$1000 to try planrs?

I see Maggies MMG's for $550 new, is it possible to get a decent integrated that can drive these for $500 or so, volume level not critical. How sensitive ar these speakers to room placement?

Would also consider an amp, since I may have an extra pre-amp kicking around depening on next system change.

KP
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Showing 1 response by brtritch

You'll need a big bedroom. Maggies NEED 2 feet behind them minimum. I personally have NOT had acceptable sound from my Maggies unless I had 4 feet clearance from the wall.. If you have the room, go for it.
Many of the Maggies are bi-ampable. On the cheap, they use an X0-1 'crossover' from Magnepan. The crossover is unconventional, and must have a cap installed to match the output impedance of the treble amplifier. For me, using a modified Fisher tube amp with 32 W RMS on top is very nice. Not as good as a $1200 crossover, but the X0-1's can be had for $50. I personally do not have the real estate in my bedroom, so good luck.