Magnepan ribbons problems


I've been using a pair of MG3.5 since 9 years, and though they've been performing superbly, I keep getting ribbon rupture problems. Due to the lack of local dealership, I've been doing the repairs myself, using their repair kit, but has anyone else encountered such problems ? I need to change 2-3 ribbons every year.

One of the speakers I'm considering upgrading to is the MG20.1, but I'm concerned about the tweeter. It's a right pain in the neck to change it.
cemil

Showing 1 response by ehider

Based on my experience, clipping an amp will blow those tweeters every time. Tons of clean power is the key to avoiding damaging those tweeters. I also agree with other posters' comments here that the fuse value should be checked.

I would not even consider powering Magnepans with less than 300 wpc (minimum) if I wanted to play them loud and not risk damaging the tweeter.