mike_in_md
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| Magnepan Mods I have a pair of Magnestand MG-12s. I followed Peter Gunns instructions and noticed huge improvements in mids and bass. I had the opportunity to listen to modded vs. stock side by side. I then sent them to him for full frames and that took everyth... | |
| Tell Us about an Album That Took a Long Time to Grow on You Every Peter Gabriel album ! | |
| You can only take 5 albums to a deserted Island... oblgnyTiny Tim | |
| You can only take 5 albums to a deserted Island... Genesis - Selling England By The PoundPink Floyd - Dark Side Of The MoonSteve Hackett - Watcher Of The SkiesEloy - PlanetsYes - Close To The Edge | |
| Recommendation for Improvement over McCormack DNA-225 +1 on /everything hitman said. That's exactly what I did several years ago and I'm no longer looking for "the amp" I have in spades ! ! ! Also if you call SMC Steve answers his own phone, you talk directly to the man, quite interesting considering... | |
| Preamps-Tube I’m using a Mapletree Audio Design line stage. 2 chassis with tube rectification. I’ve stopped looking for better. They are custom built in Canada, and not very expensive considering the performance. Check them out here https://hollowstate.netfirm... | |
| Best amplifier for magnapan mg12. I've been using a McCormack DNA- 1 Deluxe, I picked up used for less than $500.00 on eBay. Sent it to SMC and had it upgraded with their Silver upgrade package. Conservatively rated at 185 wpc into 8 ohms which easily doubles down at 4 ohms.Total ... | |
| Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room? If you really like the Maggie sound try either MMGs or MG 12s. My room is roughly the same size and I.m thrilled with my MG-12s(modified completely by Magnestand). Just a thought ! ! ! | |
| SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp McCormack no question. I called to ask some questions before mine arrived, Steve McCormack answers his own phone, and takes his time explaining things. You just don't get that kind of service many places ! ! ! | |
| Need TAD-150 Signature Preamp Owner's Manual Metman is correct it was built to Pauls specs by a Chinese company called Audcom. | |
| Need TAD-150 Signature Preamp Owner's Manual Paul stated very often...There is no owners manual...he was the owners manual ! | |
| Which song you would love to wake up to? Here Comes The Sun | |
| Decent preamp to match my modest system? Mapletree! The build quality is excellent and you can't beat the price. The Dr. is a great guy to work with as well. | |
| diagnostic help? ? ? ? Swap tubes between channels. If the buzz follows it's the tubes. If it continues buzzing from the same channel you need to dig deeper. | |
| Protect LED on McCormack DNA HT1 wont go off There are 4 rail fuses inside.TURN THE AMP OFF FIRST!!! Remove the cover and replace the blown fuses. They are located on the side boards of the amp. |