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Magnepan MG20 tweaks ?

Hello,

I have MG-20's in my system and would like to improve the sound.
I power them with a pair of Pass Labs X600 and I'm very happy of the sound!

I have questions for Maggie owners :
-What are the best way to improve the passive x-over (to replace caps, inductor... internal wire?).
-What type of cables are you recommanding from the MG X-over and the speakers ? (cardas seems to be very appreciate).
I'm leaving in Europe so please give me the links to see the products in Internet.
Thanks,
All the Best. Laurent
lolo78

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Stringreen :
I'm currently use Synergistic Research cables and love the sound. I use the Designers Ref X from the Pass to the MG.
I will carefully continue my tests ...
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Busheep : I Dislike the Apogee sound. Sorry :)
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Batalok:
Thanks, Were did you find the capacitors and coils?
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Hi Batalok. Thanks a lot, I started to check the www.humblemadehifi.com/Cap.html but they is nothing on Internet (nothing too with Google). But I found a French seller. I will ask him.
For the cross-X, I think that FM Acoustic will make the best job but cost a maxx!
I'm seriously thinking about Pass Labs CrossOver in the futur.
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Hi Jaydial, Bypassing the Magnepan crossover is the best solution but I need to invest a lot for this (and for new amplifiers) and my priority is for the house currently... The Magnepan crossover amelioration is a way to wait.
From worst to best, here is the list from my listening experience and friends advises:
-1. Magnepan
-2. Marchand XM26
-3. Bryston 10b
-4. Pass Labs XVR1
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Hi Rodman, I just start to have a look on the Percyaudio catalog. Whaouh what a large list! It seems that I am a little lost in there... I have a 20R pair. Yes, I would be nice if you can send me schematics of them. It will help me a lot.
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Hi Batalok, Thanks for the right address. Thanks!
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Hi Chadeffect, Nice system you have! Apogee+DCS = :))
Cleaning the contact is the first to do, for sure. I will check your advises and see the caps with the Rodman selection.
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Well guys, thanks a lot for all your recommandations.
I'm planning a reading time in all the lists of caps, coils... and will ask to the sellers their best ideas. I'm planning to command at the end of August and start to made the changes in September (overseas shipping delays).
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