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magnepan tympani IVa updates?

Any maggie advice regarding an old, but perfect pair of Tympani IVa's? These even have the original tweeters, which work perfectly. Are there tweaks/updates by now? Will a new pair of tweeters be of better quality than the 80's version? Would a modern re-paneling upgrade them in any way? Any upgrades for the crossover that are simple? These work fine, but I'm curious about improvements to ward off the new speaker itch.
riholub
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nsgarch
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You should contact Jim Winey at Magnapan.
wtam
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I used to have a pair (wish I never sold them) which were bi-amped using a an active crossover. I used a tubed Marchand crossover.

The blending of the various drivers are much improved and the speaker is more coherent. Count on high powered sand amp to make them sing though.
cwlondon
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Actually, you should contact Steve Winey.

The factory is terrific in general, and even better for Tympani questions, as they still consider it a flagship product and give some degree of VIP service to all Tympani inquiries.

Good luck.
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nsgarch
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Cwl, you're right it's STEVE not Jim. I have heard rumors however that Steve has not been very involved lately. But someone there will help. They are indeed quite accomodating of Tympani owners.
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