Jim Winey (Magnepan) has passed away.

legend in the hi fi world... stayed true to his beliefs and his (wonderful) products... r i p

The Magneplanar 1-Cs was part of my first high end purchase. Spent several years trying to find the perfect placement. On the right night with everything seemingly dialed in they were magical.

Winey was part of the pioneering group that put this hobby on the map. RIP

Rest in peace Mr. Winey.  Great speakers, I've owned many models from LRS to 20.7. Great company, product and affordable models. Decooney thanks for sharing the interview.

I had Tympany IIIs and must have sold 10 pairs of 3. panels. Jim Winey will be remembered with the greats, Edgar Villchur, Saul Marantz, David Fletcher, Paul Klipsch and William Zane. Nice going Jim.

I have owned Magnapan since 1982 - I got hooked on them when I heard them in college in the late 70s in a stereo shop in Evansville IN.
 

All of my systems have been built around Maggie’s. Currently have my Peter Gunn modified 1.6qrs paired with The Swarm subs in one system, and 1.7is with a Maggie base panel in my second system. Once I started pushing these panels with Krell - I reached a sound quality equal to systems costing in the mid 20s and up. 
 

Rest in Peace Jim Winey. My Maggie’s have helped keep me sane by reproducing my music and allowing me an escape from the stresses in my life with the push of a button.