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.
magnepanmike

Showing 1 response by jsl1234

I’d go for the 3.7s assuming the cost differential is not a big issue for you and you don’t want to bi-amp (two assumptions on my part I realize).

Reason?

1. The last 3.6s were made nearly ten years ago, and this pair could be much older. Just seems you get many more years service out of the 3.7s and likely better resale if you ever decide to sell them.

BTW: “3.7’s made before 2005....“ I think the 3.7s came out around 2010 or so the glue issue never effected 3.7s.

2. The Mye stands go for +$500 new and they absolutely improve the performance of the big maggies, so the cost delta between the 3.6 and 3.7 should be discounted by that amount as you consider your decision.

Hope that helps....