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Magneplanar 1.7 and low power/tube amps
Two tube manufacturers: ROGUE & Cary each say their 80 watt tube amps will do well with the mg 1.7. I am contemplating the idea but then I hear the Mags need immense power. 
Tweaking the Magnepan 1.7s
Ron - Crom- & Audio May I ask what you are driving your speakers with?THANKS 
Rogue Cronus with KT-90 tubes
Do you think the Cronus with Kt 90 tubes can drive the Maggie !.&'s which present a more problematic load than the 3.6's? It would be marvellous if it could. There is also the Cary sli 80. It would lengthen my budget. Thanks 
Tweaking the Magnepan 1.7s
They are very different animals. Even with out putting them side by side you can hear it. Sometimes they feel sharply focused- other times all over the place because of the crossing points. I thought them slightly clearer. A friend had them. I fin... 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
Any chance that Quicksilver mono 88's would work with Magneplanar 1.7's 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
Congratulations. Tell us its secrets when you can.... 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
I meant A 21 with more power and amperage. 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
Did anyone here it with the parasound Halo A23? It is not too expensive? 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
To Elb: I am amazed at how good they are and potentially they can be. If your dealer is will let you have a pair (that fits your taste) grab it. They are generally hard to come by and maintain fairness Magnepan has distributed them fairly(so I hea... 
Tandberg 3012 - Hot fins
I have a 3012 that I have not used in two years.Can they drive 4 ohm speakers or would there be a current problem. I used to use them on 8 ohm speakers. I have a pair Maggie 1.6's which I am using with crown 1983 amps and preamp .This site is amaz... 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
Magfan and Audio Connection: What do you mean by 'flipping the tweeters." And what is 'inside or out'- exactly. Thanks. 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
Crom is right. They need time. Mine improve every day. appologies if anyone was upset. 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
to Audio connection: I believe the tweeters are on the outside. Wrong or right?To Ibog1: Doesn't the Mcintsh 6600(I heard them in NYC) cost three time the price of the speakers? They damn well should do the job. I will probably go with some versio... 
New Magnepan 1.7 Owner
I am also a week old Magnepan 1.7 owner. I am finding th sound thick(improved aftermuch placement efforts) and the upper midrange hard, Short of changing amp and pre-amp-any cost effective suggestions?