Tireguy ..I have one more question. I can't tell but are those Mundorf caps used in your crossovers? I know these are considered one of the best caps in the world . If not what are those caps?
Magnepan Upgrade
I have a mint pair of 2.6R's on Sound Anchor stands (recently rebuilt at the factory). I would like to take them to the limit and was wondering if anyone knew of a company modifying Maggies. I have heard of a company called KMF Audio but don't know how to contact them. Anyone have any suggestions/alternatives etc. Any help most appreciated. The maggies are being driven by Pass Labs X600's with a wadia 270/27ix front end.
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I would get with the Magnepan Gurus Tire Guy and Eldartford! LOL Seriously... I think these two guys really know their stuff when it comes to Magnepans! If you have the courage ..you can do the mods yourself.IMHO it gives you a much deeper connection to your gear than just buying some new speakers. You can send your schematics to Jeff at http://www.soniccraft.com/. If you have outboard crossovers already.. you can send them to him. He can recommend and upgrade them for your. If all possible I would go with outboard crossovers. This will give you more space to work with and allow you to use better parts. This will also allow you to experiment with different caps and configurations. Good Luck and Prepare to be Astounded!! I also have a question for Tireguy and Eldartford. Have either of you tried a zobel network on your maggies. If so how did it turn out? I am thinking of trying this ..just need to get my cap and resistor values correct. Thanks for any help Gurus! |
Thanks guys for your input on the zobel network. It was a thought but not something I have under taken. Tireguy the 2.6R does use the True ribbon tweeter. As well as my own 2.5R uses the True ribbon tweeter. These are some of the few Maggies that actually use a True ribbon for the midrange and the tweeter.I know some models use it only as a tweeter.Eldartford the 2.6Rs are two way speakers.It seems like Nidum is as crazy about his magnepans as I am about mine, to have them rebuilt.Since he's invested so much in them already..spending several hundred on better parts seems genuine. It doesn't look like he has any intentions of parting with them any time soon.I know I don't after comparing mine with some of the newer models.Hey mine are older than his LOL!! All are terrific speakers..but I am addicted to the midrange speed of that True ribbon vs the Quasi ribbon. Eldartford not fair..you dogging me and the other guys with outboard crossovers..He He Hah Hah! Just kidding ..Actually you can make the outboards look pretty sweet. There are some guys that use plexi glass along with other materials. I've opted to make plexiglass containers myself.Some use exotic woods..in the end ..it's like adding your own special touch to the speakers. Oh by the way Eldartford..I thought the guru part would get your attention! LOL Here's a few pics of maggies with custom crossover boxes. Just cut and paste. http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/lanman/ http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/s.hum/ http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/EAR/ |
WoW ..$16000.00 amps.Tireguy no ones perfect! Including myself. Well if thats the case maybe pick up some MG20.1s or Soundlabs! I still wouldn't sell those 2.6Rs though.Those Maggies are hard to come by and if you stuck them on Agon they would be lucky to last an hour. There's a reason why they don't come up for sale too often.The people that own them know what they have! |