Magnepan's new LRS?

Does Timbre carry them in Houston?

Do y'all think the Prima Luna Prologue integrated will drive these well?

http://www.magnepan.com/model_LRS

Pretty sure they factory direct only.

60 day trial.

As I mentioned in another thread, I demoed the LRS and they were excellent on an absolute basis and fantastic for the money, especially $650. They are direct ordered from Magnepan, per Wendell from Magnepan. Great for audiophile newbies. Great for a second system. Great to just try them to see what Maggies are like. These are what Magnepan call their appetizer or introduction to their lineup so you will graduate to larger Maggies. 

These have me frothing at the mouth

I am considering these speakers for another room, can anyone suggest a McIntosh speaker of the appropriate size for this speaker.  I run 501s with my 3.6 Maggies and love the combination.

Thanks to all for your comments and insights!

I remember the DR-9 as one of the better amps of its time.  However that was some years ago now and it may be worthwhile having it checked out in case any or the caps or other components should be replaced.

You will likely have the potential for a very nice system.

I agree
a DR-9 in good shape is a formidable amp
AQ cables w DBS are pretty neutral
copper works great , Silver has more resolution up top but also costs more
have fun
enjoy the music !!!!!!

Thanks mofimadness! Much appreciated perspective!!

 Classe Audio DR-9 (David Reich's last design for the company). It's a high-current amp (400 stereo watts into 2 ohms, 200 into 4 and 100 into 8) and he thought it would do a better-than-adequate job. Agree?

I was a Magnepan dealer for many years.  Your DR-9 will be superb with the LRS.  Should be a GREAT combo!

Based on what I've read, I've ordered a pair directly from Magnepan. I expect to receive them in about 3 weeks.

I spoke at length with Eric at the company about the adequacy of my very old (ancient, actually) Classe Audio DR-9 (David Reich's last design for the company). It's a high-current amp (400 stereo watts into 2 ohms, 200 into 4 and 100 into 8) and he thought it would do a better-than-adequate job. Agree? At least in the near-term future, I hope it will do justice to these speakers.


I'm using some equally ancient Audioquest cables (so old I've forgotten the model). Suggestions regarding appropriate replacement cables for this setup will be gratefully received!

Doug1234, yes, but I'd say it's a lot closer to a .7 sonically than an MMG. I had a pair of MMG's years ago and as good as they were for the money, they were veiled. The LRS is crystal clear.

Thanks for the comments and the links! Very much appreciated!!
--Keith

Love it !
lots of whiners about high end $$$$
lets all celebrate the made in USA miracle!!!!

i think I will order a pair on principle 

so it looks like this might fall into place somewhere between a mmg and 1.7?

I heard them at the show and they were mind blowing. One of the best sounds at the show and only $650? People were walking out of that room with smiles.

Herb Reichert’s enthusiastic reaction was typical. Here’s another I just saw:

https://theaudiobeatnik.com/magnepan-lrs-the-most-exciting-speakers-at-axpona/

Anyway, it’s about the size of the old MMG, but it’s miles beyond it in quality. The best imaging I heard at the show, and stat-like clarity and uniformity. It had a lot of punch as well, though like the MMG this isn’t a big speaker -- it’s not going to work in big rooms without a sub, and its bass response doesn’t go much below 50 Hz. It plays loud but it isn’t going to give you the 110 dB of a big Maggie, never mind the 120 of a Wilson. Magnepan considers it an "appetizer" -- they sell it near cost, knowing that a certain percentage of people who buy it will fall in love with the sound and move up to their larger models.

BTW, the reason the dealer isn’t carrying it is probably because they don’t make much money selling it. As I said, it’s intended as a promotion -- the dealer will then sell you a bigger one if you decide you want more output and deeper bass (or the true ribbon when you get to the 3.7 and above). With the MMG program, they used to credit you the cost of the MMG if you upgraded to a larger model within a certain time -- not sure if they’re doing it with the LRS, but its commercial purpose is to let people sample what the larger Maggies can do.

One difference from the old MMG -- the MMG was designed to work with cheap receivers, but the LRS requires a high current amp since the impedance drops below 4 ohms. That allowed them to eliminate compromises in performance. Steve Guttenberg suggested the Schiit Vidar as a low-cost amp for it, though it's good enough so that it will sound better with a better amp (he go the best results from a Pass).

There is also a write-up over at the Planar Speaker Asylum by both show attendants and one owner of the very-new LRS.