djcxxx
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| Opinions on Magnepans sales/marketing approach to I had my 3.6s for 8yrs and 2.5s for 13yrs before the 3.6s, and MG1s for 13 years before the 2.5s. I always demo'd every component before purchase. Until the 3.7s. That was a mistake. I have yet to discern a major sonic benefit over the 3.6s in my ... | |
| ARC PH-8 I felt the same way about the Ref 5 compared to the Ref 3, but nobody likes a buzz killer. I actually have some misgivings about the new ARC gear in terms of really offering significant sonic improvements over their immediate predecessors. Have to... | |
| ARC preamp line up i suggested the SP6 in my first reply. | |
| ARC preamp line up You should take a look at www.arcdb.ws This database will give you a chronologic history of both the preamps and line stages that ARC made through the Ref 5. | |
| AUDIO RESEARCH-WHERE ARE THEY GOING I've called 2-3 times in the last several months about KT120s for my VT200, whether there would be an SE for the CD8 (no), and sending my Ref 3 back for a new display. Prompt answer of the phone and either direct connection or a very quick call ba... | |
| ARC preamp line up I owned an SP5 for many years and it was okay but the Analog Module technology (shared w/ the SP4) was not a sonic high water mark for ARC. By comparison the SP6 (all tube) was a contemporary of the SP5/SP4 and an overall much better offering. If ... | |
| Magnepan announces the 20.7 Once the 3.7s were introduced it made little sense to jump into the 20.1 unless they were used at an attractive price. There was little doubt that the QR technology would be applied to the 20 series within the year. No manufacturer is going to ann... | |
| Magnepan announces the 20.7 I prefer to believe that my ARC VT200 is totally inadequate to drive the 20.7s! (: | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? The issue may be the aluminum rails. The wood rails are the same as the 3.6s, but the aluminum sides are new to the 3.7. I got my cherry 3.7s in 3/11 after ordering in 1/11. The dealer did not get his aluminum store demos until late 5/11 due to de... | |
| Magnepan announces the 20.7 After 9 months of ownership I think the 3.7s are very good, but as well stated above, an evolutionary step beyond the 3.6, and no more. I would be very surprised indeed if the 20.7 could not be bi-ampable at its price point. The amplification and ... | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? The 20.7 has been given a mini review by JH on the TAS website. Expect an introduction at CES 1/12. For those who suggested it wouldn't happen, it did. | |
| best amp for Magnepan 3,7 System synergy and room characteristics will influence your results to such a large extent that only an in home audition of the amp(s) under consideration will be of any value. | |
| Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP When one remains silent others may believe you are wise or ignorant. Once you speak they will know for certain. | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? You have to evaluate the line up as Magnepan views their customers and what they believe are the customer's respective budgets. The 3 series is a compromised design based on what Magnepan believes most customers will bring to the table in terms of... | |
| Why no reviews of the Magnepan 3.7 in Stereophile We naturally agree w/ the positive reviews of our own components and seek these reviews out for validation of our choices. Ask yourself, how do you react if one of your own components receives an unfavorable comment from an Audiogon members on one... |