Magnepan hasn’t used UV-sensitive glue, to attach their voice coils and Mylar, for quite some time. It’s been decades, but- I’ve resecured both SMGa and MG12 voice coils with (old style/water activated) Gorilla Glue, applied VERY sparingly with a toothpick, followed by a wipe with a damp paper towel. I held the wire to the Mylar with small weights, (where required) and applied the glue between the weights. When that glue cured, the gaps (where the weights sat) were secured. The most important point is to avoid using enough glue to stiffen the Mylar and/or make a (hard/foamy) mess. A buddy’s still using the SMGa pair, in a bedroom system.
Has anyone ever had to repair a Magnaplanar?
I bought mine about 15 years ago and I didn't know the glue they use is sensitive to UV light. To cut the story short, they rattle because the filament has detached from the frame. There must be a way of reattaching it with a better glue?
I think a light sensitive glue is a silly idea, that ranks with the British military life jackets that absorb water.
I think a light sensitive glue is a silly idea, that ranks with the British military life jackets that absorb water.
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Here’s another method: https://www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/messages/10877.html Gleaned from the Magnepan Users Group, which is also a good source: http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/bbs/faq.html and:
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