2. speakers
  3. 162603-3764

New Magnepan .7s a Quickie Review

Not sure the .7s are getting much love and Stereophile magazine says they are a class C loudspeaker. I’m a fairly experienced Magnepan user with a lot of experience running MMGs, 1.6s, and 3.6s. I got my .7s yesterday and have them hooked up to a Prima Luna integrated. So far so good. A little bigger sound stage than a MMG but smaller than a 1.6. They might be the proper scale for some music choices. Mid range is typical Magnepan, the bottom is good but not particularly deep, and the highs are a notch down from the ribbon tweeter models, not far from the 1.6s. All the flat panel goodness is there which for me moves them into maybe a class B loudspeaker. I’m not disappointed, a solid upgrade from a MMG. I’m still testing but a good speaker in it’s price range. 
128x128russ69
johnto
1,026 posts
 
Also where would you then place the  4 models above the .7 which all have superior sound. A reviewers dilemma.
russ69's avatar
russ69 OP
3,520 posts
 
UPDATE: As Maggie owners are prone to do, I did a little tweaking of my set-up. I keep moving the panels a few inches at a time but I think I have them pretty close now. I also made some solid copper tweeter jumpers and put Gold Lion KT88 tubes in my Prima Luna. The tube swap opened up the top end, have a tad more power, and the panels are perking right up now. I've come a long way in the last few days. Next change is some slo-blo tweeter fuses (poor man's hi-fi fuse).
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Replace the stock steel jumpers; they are garbage. Nearly any decent wire will suffice and yield superior sound.

See my review of the .7 at Dagogo.com

I should add a disclaimer that replacing the jumpers, though, as easy as it gets, may cause warranty issues with Magnepan. Do at your own risk. 
russ69's avatar
russ69 OP
3,520 posts
 
"...See my review of the .7 at Dagogo.com..."

I did just that!

audioconnection
1,271 posts
 

  • (((I should add a disclaimer that replacing the jumpers, though, as easy as it gets, may cause warranty issues with Magnepan. Do at your own risk. ))) No worries with replacing the jumpers to your preference. The fuse is what Magnepan asks to keep in place. Great speakers and worth waiting to enjoy!! Best, JohnnyR, Magnepan Dealer

More to discover