Magnepan 3.6 or 3.7

I have a chance to buy mint 3.6s for $2,000 or mint 3.7s (not "i") with mye stands for $3500. Both cherry wood. I currently own 1.6s. Please weigh in.

Thanks in advance.

magnepanmike08-30-2018 6:27am

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bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,096 posts 09-01-2018 at 11:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Magnepan has switched glue twice. The first time it cured the problem of delamination due to excessive UV light. But the problem of delamination due to excessive moisture remained until 2005, when Magnepan switched to 3M 30NF. It is available from them, or you can buy it locally.
bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,096 posts 08-30-2018 at 06:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, if you want to bi-amp, go for the 3.6, which has a parallel x/o. The 3.7 has a series x/o, bi-amping not possible without surgery. Another consideration is the possible delamination of the conductive wires on the Mylar diaphragms of all 3.6's. Magnepan changed the glue they used in 2005, so all 3.6's are susceptible to the wires coming loose from the Mylar. 3.7's made before 2005 are as well, so call Magnepan with their serial numbers to check on the glue used in their construction. The delamination can be repaired, but it's a bit of a chore.

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