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| What amp/amps to drive magnepan 20.1's Glacieraudio:the same $27k Atma's you are trying to unload tonite on auction,as "worldwide master distributor" ? Shame on you Brian ! Wolcott's sell used for $5k.The 3.5'sare as far from the 20.1's as day from nite.The Brystonsare good but try to ... | |
| What amp/amps to drive magnepan 20.1's Wolcott 220m's mono tubes:220 w.p/c and biwired:silver on top and copper for the bass.Tube preamp (BAT is good) and you will be in heaven.Owned all the maggies and you are in for a TREAT.Give the 20.1's at Least 200 + hours to break in.Your speake... | |
| bat vk-31 question My VK-3i has both and is the Best used bargain available in used tube pre's. | |
| Maggies on my mind. It's NOT the 1.6's for sure.Mine run off tubes and both vinyl and CD's have me intoxicated daily.Probably not set up right - at least 3ft space around them and really small changes to get that last 'perfect' position.But THEN WOW !!Don't be worry ... | |
| Maggies New or Older Models??? Start with the 1.6qr's, used for a $1k FAR better than MMg'sLive and learn w/ the demanding Maggies untill you reach that level of enjoyment that makes it all worthwhile. I amabout to jump the 3.6's and go straight to the 20.'s used.Noother speake... | |
| My Levinson doesn't like the juice The above sounds good.Contact a local dealer for Richard Grey Power Co, the 400 unit is popular here and sells for $450. They have a home trial plan and you 'll know soon enough if it works. | |
| Bi-wire Clarification Just BiWired Maggies 1.6qr's w/Elco silver on top and AP 9's on the Bass.B/4 had only AP's and jumpers for Mid/Hi. 8 days later: Big improvement in Bass ! Amp:Adcom gfa 555.Definition also clearer and more focused. BTW,have your hearing checked,yo... | |
| Do power conditioners really help? You can see the Richard Grey P.C. difference right on yourTV.It gets better with the more AC problems you might haveand don't even notice.Your 'blacks' will become really blacknot some darker shade of grey.Skin tones look normal notwashed out.PC c... | |
| Maggie 1.6's and Power. How much is enough? All of the is true.Mine are run on an Adcom 200wpc in a 13x19' room w/ 2 open doorways.With the preamp at the 25% level it sounds great-all over the house ! You will needthe Maggie center speaker which is 35" wide. It fits on mySony 36BR but the M... | |
| Extended Warrenty??? Yes-Sony 36 XBR weighs 250lbs,latest version 450 has lessproblems but they still seem to pop up AFTER basic waaranty.But OH ! What a pix ! | |
| Feeding Maggie Run my modded 1.6's with an Adcom 200wpc and Morrison ELADpreamp. Used, both sell for $800. Nothing gives you morevalue for the buck! You need to add a zero ($8k) to hearany improvement.Yes tubes are nice but tiring after a while.For claasical and... | |
| Best Long-Distance receiving Tuners Watch for a 'Fanfare FT 1-A ' tuner used or a new "Lite"AND you really need a good FM antenna. I have both and Ilisten 85% to NYC area Free Music as good as CD ! | |
| Why is the turnover on maggies 1.6QR so much? Jade,all of the above is true and be thankfull you can buythem at a 33% discount used.Mine are modded and in anotherroom allowing the mandatory 3' room behind and walls.BUTthe sound !! For $1k used, Nothing comes close ! Especiallyfor Jazz,singers... |