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Magnepan .7s' vs Zu Omens

Greetings Friends. I'm getting the fever again. I currently have a pair of Magnepan .7's which I really like with 2 caveats. One is that my studio apt. isn't 100% conducive to the ideal set up for them. The other is my primary listening is electric blues and classic rock (Tull, Zeppelin, etc.) and the Maggies (to me) lack that nth degree of impact that suits that type of music, too "polite" maybe? I've been intrigued by the Zu Omens and have been told they might be a better choice for my listening tastes. I know we are talking apples and oranges, hence I'm reaching out for thoughts and advice. Amp is Wyred A500 (needed the current for the .7's). Source is an Oppo BDP 105.
Thanks!
dan
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beernut OP
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Thank you for the advice. Either way looks like a new sub would be in order. I posted the maggies on here to see if I get any bites...

gdnrbob
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I saw your ad, you say you are moving, will you not have room for the Maggies?
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I do have a pending move, yes. If it comes through, I plan on traveling lighter. 
gdnrbob
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Well then, the Zu's will be much lighter, and with their efficiency, you can scale back on amps. 
Let us know how it pans out.

Bob
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Thanks Bob. The move is now in limbo(as of today) so I may be standing pat, after I dropped $60.00 on the ads for Audiogon of course. True, i wouldn't need the horse power of my Wyred for sound STi 500 for sure. Wish I could listen to the Zu's somewhere first hand to be honest. I have to rely on reviews and audiogon input.
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