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New Magnepan 1.7 Owner

Hi guys. I'm the proud owner of really, my first pair of Magneplanar speakers (I only spent a few days with the MG12 and decided to upgrade). I picked up my 1.7's yesterday in the aluminum trim. I will post a review soon.

Anyway, I wanted to ask a few questions about the simplest of upgrades, replacing the tweeter jumpers and fuses.

I need recommendations on fuses and most importantly, where I can purchase them. Also, I don't know much about electronics but I think the value of the fuse is the same as the 1.6 correct? 4A Large Fast Blow?

Also, tweeter jumpers. I have some Audioquest Banana connectors and some Audioquest speaker wire, should I remove the stock jumpers and replace them?

Thanks guys, much appreciated.
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utley1
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Congratulations. Tell us its secrets when you can....
utley1
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I am also a week old Magnepan 1.7 owner. I am finding th sound thick(improved aftermuch placement efforts) and the upper midrange hard, Short of changing amp and pre-amp-any cost effective suggestions?
utley1
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to Audio connection:
I believe the tweeters are on the outside. Wrong or right?

To Ibog1: Doesn't the Mcintsh 6600(I heard them in NYC) cost three time the price of the speakers? They damn well should do the job. I will probably go with some version of Bryston? Any opinions?

Many thanks......You are all great
utley1
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Crom is right. They need time. Mine improve every day. appologies if anyone was upset.
utley1
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Magfan and Audio Connection: What do you mean by 'flipping the tweeters." And what is 'inside or out'- exactly. Thanks.
utley1
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To Elb: I am amazed at how good they are and potentially they can be. If your dealer is will let you have a pair (that fits your taste) grab it. They are generally hard to come by and maintain fairness Magnepan has distributed them fairly(so I heard). Dealers are somewhat reluctant to part with them without selling an electronics that are many time more costly than the speakers. There is often a two and half month wait time. I am very pleased and did not think I could replace a hybrid electro-static from yesteryear. The 1.7's are very good even out of the box.
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