Magnepan Upgrade

Thanks guys for your input on the zobel network. It was a thought but not something I have under taken. Tireguy the 2.6R does use the True ribbon tweeter. As well as my own 2.5R uses the True ribbon tweeter. These are some of the few Maggies that actually use a True ribbon for the midrange and the tweeter.I know some models use it only as a tweeter.Eldartford the 2.6Rs are two way speakers.It seems like Nidum is as crazy about his magnepans as I am about mine, to have them rebuilt.Since he's invested so much in them already..spending several hundred on better parts seems genuine. It doesn't look like he has any intentions of parting with them any time soon.I know I don't after comparing mine with some of the newer models.Hey mine are older than his LOL!! All are terrific speakers..but I am addicted to the midrange speed of that True ribbon vs the Quasi ribbon.

Eldartford not fair..you dogging me and the other guys with outboard crossovers..He He Hah Hah! Just kidding ..Actually you can make the outboards look pretty sweet. There are some guys that use plexi glass along with other materials. I've opted to make plexiglass containers myself.Some use exotic woods..in the end ..it's like adding your own special touch to the speakers.

Oh by the way Eldartford..I thought the guru part would get your attention! LOL

Here's a few pics of maggies with custom crossover boxes.
Just cut and paste.
http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/lanman/
http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/s.hum/
http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/tweaks/EAR/

Gmood1- Your right I forgot to check the here for the details, I foolishly assumed that the two way design(that I saw from the schematic) was a QR speaker, but its not!. Its not the first time I've been wrong and I am sure it won't be the last :o) Still if someone is using a pair of $16000 amps they should have a speaker more suited for them- IMO.

WoW ..$16000.00 amps.Tireguy no ones perfect! Including myself. Well if thats the case maybe pick up some MG20.1s or Soundlabs! I still wouldn't sell those 2.6Rs though.Those Maggies are hard to come by and if you stuck them on Agon they would be lucky to last an hour. There's a reason why they don't come up for sale too often.The people that own them know what they have!

Tireguy...Your mistake is excused. I made one once. I thought I had made a mistake, but I hadn't.

Get the Cardas Maggie wire kit and Mye stands and then see if you need to mess with wiring. I'm sure it makes a difference to bypass the fuses, but that idea scares me.

And if you are interested in upgrading, I'm selling my 3.6R's...and I hope the editor doesn't pull this response, because I have an active ad! (hint hint)

Good luck! Maggies are awesome in the right room with good power.