MMG or Triangle Titus speakers?


I know these two speakers are worlds apart, but any suggestions are appreciated. I have a B&K 200 watt/channel amp to power the mmgs, and a 40watt/channel SE-40 to use with the triangles. Preamp is CJ PV-12A. I prefer tubes. I was going to buy the maggies but so many good reviews on the triangles made me re-think the purchase. It will be going in to my office system which is 18x20 with light acoustic treatement. I have a diy dipole sub but I don't think it is going to integrate well with the triangles.

I prefer to stay with tubes but know that the mmg will require more power and control. At best I could bi-amp the maggies with the tube/ss combo but this could be tricky and a total headache to get right.

My preference is to have a speaker with great mid-range, coherency, and as big a soundstage as possible (not always easy in a small room).

Which way should I go with this?
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Showing 1 response by ponnie

I agree the MMG. I'm driving my MG12's with a modified Dynaco ST 70. I have also owned the Titus. The Titus is fast and sounds very good but it was more forward sounding in my system than my MG12'2 ever were. I kept the Tituses for about 3 to 4 months and they were gone. My Spica TC 50's were so much better than the Titus. But, my MG12's are even more special. Big sound stage, clear and musical.
I have had speakers that cost as much as $5000 and I still prefer the MG12's. The MMG's and MG12's are cut from the same cloth and will have a similar signature. Actually the 1.6 is from that same cloth but everyone says it's the most dynamic speaker Magnepan has. Since you have a sub already have you thought much about the wall mount Magnepans meant for Home Theater? The only go down to about 80 Hz and the sub can handle everything down' below.