• RE: MagTech or Bryston 4BSST2 for Magnepan 1.7 - jsm71 07:03:36 07/08/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: MagTech or Bryston 4BSST2 for Magnepan 1.7 posted by HappyFish10 on July 08, 2015 at 05:55:53

  My change of direction was in no way an indictment on either Maggies or the Magtech. I still recommend both as great products whenever asked, but I now have a setup that doesn't dominate the room or require heavy power.
  
  I was introduced to JansZen zA2.1 ESL loudspeakers and jumped up a couple of levels in cost and sound over the 1.7s. I even considered my decision against the 3.7 model which I've heard many times. Maggies got me hooked on the qualities that ESLs do even better IMO. The JansZens were also the first hybrid ESL that integrated the woofer perfectly and seamlessly, something that didn't click with Martin Logan's affordable models.
  
  Full range ESLs dominate a room similar to Maggies. The JansZen's smaller form factor was also part of my decision to move away from the larger dipole approach. Lastly, they run great with moderately powered tube amps which I prefer so I didn't need the Magtech's power levels any longer. As much as I liked the Magtech with the 1.7s, that amp sounded dry with the JansZens. Matching the right amp to a loudspeaker is important. A few other JansZen customers I have emailed with are also using tube amps, all under 100 watts/ch.
  
  Maggies remain one the best values out there. Good luck with whatever choices you make.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  • RE: MagTech or Bryston 4BSST2 for Magnepan 1.7 - HappyFish10 10:49:33 07/08/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: MagTech or Bryston 4BSST2 for Magnepan 1.7 posted by jsm71 on July 08, 2015 at 07:03:36

    Thanks for sharing again! It is a interesting read about the review on the JansZen speakers. Learn something new.
    
    

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