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A year ago, I bought a pair of MMGs.  In my 13x22 room, placement was a challenge but finally worked it out.

Speakers are powered by an Adcom GFA-555.  The only source is a CD player through a passive pre-amp.

Now I have a little more to spend and would like thoughts on the following options:

1) Mye stands for the MMGs

2) The DWM panel with the MMGs (secondary question - can this panel be placed on a side wall perpendicular to the MMGs?)

3) 1.7s

Open to other out-of-the-box suggestions as well.

The goal is always to attain that Magnepan soundstage.  Musical tastes are female vocalists, jazz, blues.
kythyn
fin1bxn
140 posts
 

I went through the Magnapan stage about 10 years ago, loved them and miss them. I had MMG’s, MG3A’s and 3.6’s with Mye stands. I used a BK 7220 with the BK preamp that had a passive mode. It worked well. You can find those amps for about 500 or less. Then I went with Khartago mono’s, a step up, then moved on to PASS X250 (The beast) with quality.

I saw here on A-gon the Nakamichi PA7, which is a PASS/Threshold amp for about $775, that’s a great amp and when you have time you can send it to someone to freshen up.

Then I would recommend moving up the Magnepan line .7 or the 1.7’s. Don’t buy old speakers unless your willing to re-glue them or send them back to the factory. get serial numbers and call the factory for age. If its less than 5 years your Ok.


Just my thoughts....enjoy

randy-11
1,913 posts
 
the DWMs need to be placed closer to you and further from the wall than the main speakers

I agree - get 0.7 or 1.7 - see if a dealer is near you to listen and for a home trial; call Maggie and beg them to extend the free home trial from them direct if no dealer nearby.

While on the phone see if you can talk to Wendell - see if he sighs or laughs when you mention big stands or maple surrounds.

Don't get caught up in the woo-woo - besides, you will spend plenty of time moving them around in the room...
bassdude
502 posts
 
Have to agree with those of you who have had your Maggies "Gunned."  Had my 1.6's "Gunned" - big improvement.  Better bass, and greater resolution / clarity / definition than stock, and many other speakers.  Of course the soundstage and imaging are great.  And... they're more efficient.  

Well worth the investment if you're a Maggie fan.  

John recommended the MMG's and 1.6's to me as producing the best sound quality... and wouldn't do the 3.6's, or more recent versions.
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bdp24
10,008 posts
 
Not to dismiss bassdude’s recommendation to "gun" Maggies, let me point out that the resulting total money spent (for the speakers and having them gunned), plus the cost of the power amp required to run them, exceeds the cost of a pair of ET LFT-8b’s and the more modest amp they require (even a tube one, if you prefer, not recommended for Maggies), a better speaker than the MMG, MG1.6 or 1.7 (even if gunned), and some feel even the 3.7. And, the ET’s don’t require an arc-welder power amp. Just sayin’.....
maine95
12 posts
 
kythyn,
I have had a pair of MMGs and one DWM in a 15 X 20 room with a vaulted ceiling for about 2 years. The panels are 2 feet out and 6 feet apart on the long wall.  150 watts has been plenty of power. I had a B&K 2140 for awhile and replaced it with a  Van Alstine Synergy 240 with the double die option about 6 months ago. Its a great sounding amp that has never run dangerously hot at reasonable sound levels. You can occasionally find used Van Alstine equipment at the usual online spots and the company website avahifi.com.
I went through a variety of small to big tweaks for the speakers. Adding weight to the feet with teak blocks and replacing the fuses mattered but not enough. I have to agree with chattaudio about the Gunn improvements. John very graciously shares his design with anyone willing to take on the project. Having finished mine a few months ago, I can honestly say it was well worth the effort. In part, the Gunn upgrade stiffens panel mounting. The Mye stands might make difference but never tried them.
 It has taken some time to find the right DWM placement. It seems best on the perpendicular wall just ahead of the MMGs. They add very little at low listening levels but start to bloom with some volume.
Another two cents,
Scott

 
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