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To refurbish Peter Gunn modded Maggie's or not?

Hi,


I've got a pair of Maggie's (1.6's) that the late "Peter Gunn" aka John Cruczek modded for me in 2016.


They're in need of some amount of repair.  They sound good  ...but there are multiple wires loose and more worrisome to me, what seems like some significant splits in the mylar.


I know Magnepan has repair kits but with the loose wires I see and the mylar and the general age of the speaker, I thought it was too much for me and sought a estimate from Magnepan.
The estimate was $1900-$2700 with it more likely being on the higher end given the condition of the mylar and the likelihood they need to install new mylar (I sent them photos).

So the question is one of economics.  I like these speakers and have had them for a while but does it make sense to refurbish them for $2700 or would that money be better spent on something new?
--And that is a question I truly can't answer as I've not been following whatsoever recent advances/offerings in the speaker department.

Any opinions on this?


Thanks!
 

andrew-benn

Showing 1 response by jeffbij

jeffbij
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There are a lot of nice speakers out there in the $2000 to $3000 range (used).  That said, if you are happy with the Magnepans, I'd look for something on the used market rather than try and repair the 1.6's, especially if they had been modded.  (Just curious, did Magnepan say they are ok with rebuilding a modded set?)  For example, right now there is an original set of 1.7's on US Audio Mart for $1150.  I've seen 3.6's for under $3500 and 3.7's for under $4500 used.  

... just my 5 cents worth

- Jeff

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