Magnepan 1.7i vs 2.7i?


Recently upgraded my integrated amp to a Hegel 400 which has brought my Maggie 1.7s to a whole new level of listening. The clarity and the force that the Hegel brings is awesome, however I’m curious how much additional bang for the buck I’d get by trading up to the 2.7s with their true ribbon tweeter? 
 

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Because the 3.7 and 2.7 are the same size (24x71) I'd go with the 3.7x. I have had all 3 of the Maggies in this topic and BY FAR the 3.7x is the king. (insert approved audiophile superlatives here).

There is a "secret" that the Maggie insiders don't talk about. Sometimes Dave Gordon lets it slip out: The 2.7 is a flawed design. It's the tweeter. That's the substantial sonic difference between the 2.7 and the 3.7.  

I was not happy about the $4000 price increase for the X. However, after owning a pair- and doing side by side listening to 3.7 v. 3,7x I can tell you that the cost is fully justified. 

Of course this is just 1 (experienced) man's opinion. Go listen for yourself. You will be surprised.