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New Magnepan 1.7 Owner

Hi guys. I'm the proud owner of really, my first pair of Magneplanar speakers (I only spent a few days with the MG12 and decided to upgrade). I picked up my 1.7's yesterday in the aluminum trim. I will post a review soon.

Anyway, I wanted to ask a few questions about the simplest of upgrades, replacing the tweeter jumpers and fuses.

I need recommendations on fuses and most importantly, where I can purchase them. Also, I don't know much about electronics but I think the value of the fuse is the same as the 1.6 correct? 4A Large Fast Blow?

Also, tweeter jumpers. I have some Audioquest Banana connectors and some Audioquest speaker wire, should I remove the stock jumpers and replace them?

Thanks guys, much appreciated.
audiocr381ve
artmaltman
769 posts
 
I don't know about the 1.7 but I've always found replacing stock jumpers to high quality jumpers to provide a substantial audible improvement in regular dynamic speakers. It is just about the most consistent and cost effective improvement I've ever seen.
Art
audiocr381ve OP
6 posts
 
Thanks for the info guys! I've checked out Audio Asylum and that seems to be the place to be. Review coming soon.
utley1
44 posts
 
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?
audioconnection
1,270 posts
 
Utley
Do you have the tweeters on the inside or outside?
Have you installed any of the supplied Resistors where the tweeter jumpers are yet?
Cheers Johnnyr
ibog1
54 posts
 
I, just this weekend set up a new pair out of the box hooked up to a Mcintosh 6600 integrated. It was dynamic, smooth and not at all harsh. I can't not substantiate the claim of, "I am finding th sound thick(improved aftermuch placement efforts) and the upper midrange hard." You may indeed need to change out associated gear.
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