Trading Magnepan 1.7 to Martin Logan Impression 11A worth it?


The subject title is my question. I primarily listen to vinyl on the system. The preamp is a McIntosh C2300 tube, and the amp is a Bryston B4 cubed. My Magnepan 1.7's have Mye stands. I also use two SVS subwoofers. This is in my living room, an asymmetrical room approximately 17x17, with the right and rear walls opened to other rooms. I like the sound of this system usually - depending on the quality of the recording - the soundstage can be large, with good air around instruments and quite revealing. I like the Magnepan sound.
I would like MORE of that sound! Magnepan's 3.7i would be the natural upgrade that I think of. The thing is, my wife might flip if she came home and saw panels that are even larger than the 1.7's, which she already considers too large. So... I thought I'd throw the question out here and ask for some thoughts on this. The Martin Logan 11A's would appear to be smaller than the 1.7s, and they are definitely sexier looking than a large flat panel. I could also lose the subwoofers. However, I certainly wouldn't want to compromise on the sound quality. In fact, for the price difference I would expect an improvement in that regard! I guess I'm looking for something with a good WAF and an upgrade for me! Maybe at this point it would be just a matter of preference. Thoughts?
thewetdog59

Paul Seydor has also reviewed the Eminent Technology LFT-8b. For another loudspeaker option similar in many ways to Magneplanars, read his review in TAS. 5' tall, 13" wide, a thin dipole m/t panel atop a sealed enclosure containing an 8" woofer. 180Hz x/o from dual magnetic-planar midrange drivers to the woofer, 10kHz from the m/t drivers to a single ribbon tweeter. That's right, 180Hz to 10kHz, with no crossover!

VPI's Harry Weisfeld declared the LFT-8b to have the best midrange he has ever heard, irrespective of price. Why the ET LFT-8b is not more widely owned (or even mentioned/acknowledged) is one of the great mysteries in hi-fi. $2499/pr.

@dougsat 
Don’t sweat it, if you’re still thinking about them well then, just pull the trigger! Life is too short.

Ahahahahah! Life is too short - you're right about that! We'll see what fate holds.

@bdp24 

Thanks for mentioning those! I would like to hear them. I think there's a dealer in Chicago. When this situation is over I'll audition them.