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Muted hi freq from Magnepan 1.7

I own a pair of 1.7’s that seem to sound muted in the hi frequencies. The cymbals are there but not as pronounced as I would expect. It’s happening on all my playback from mostly red book CDs. 
 

my system is modest 

ARC SP 9 mk2, Odyssey Khartago,

Cambridge Audio CXC, Denafrips Pontus 2. 
 

Hope my hearing hasn’t deteriorated that badly but during live concerts I can clearly hear hi frequencies. 
 

Thanks

thelonious527
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jjss49
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yes definitely bypass the fuses, better yet, get rid of that whole connector panel and install proper binding posts... highs will be much clearer

thelonious527 OP
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Thanks for the advice. I’m currently bypassing the fuse with a silver plated ‘ tube’ I purchased from a guy from Texas ( can’t remember his name ) . He’s renowned for modding Magnepans. 

gdnrbob
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PM or call John Rutan (Audioconnection). 

He knows Maggies inside out.

PM me if you need contact information.

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Your silver plated copper should get your most of the way there.  silver can tarnish so you might take it out and clean it, perhaps put some de-ox on it.  Jerry

thelonious527 OP
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Great idea, thanks I’ll definitely do that. 

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