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Stands for MMGs?

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hapinoregon

Any recommendations, experiences, thoughts, etc. on speaker stands for MMGs?

Many thnaks...

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RE: Stands for MMGs? - hapinoregon 12:36:13 08/01/15 (0)
An update:

MMGs are now on 12"x12"x4" concrete garden blocks (the partially open kind...) fully upright with 15lb dumb bells keeping them stable.

Impressions: more space/air in all dimensions. No noticeable increase/decrease in bass/treble.

This is pretty good...

Amp is a Wyred4Sound ST500, preamp Pass Labs X2.5. Most music is classical from string trios to opera. Organ CDs sound particularly good...
RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 13:50:19 07/31/15 (19)
I was using Sound Anchors which are variable in height. I sold my MMG's recently so I have them for sale if you're interested.
LineSource
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 17:32:10 08/03/15 (8)
  Will $125 in total cover shipping?.
  Nicolas
  - RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 09:03:47 08/04/15 (7)
    I would think so. If you would like I can send you a paypal request for that amount and get them packed up and sent as soon as I can.
    LineSource
    - RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 09:07:24 08/04/15 (6)
      Ok , send me a request to my email.
      Nicolas
      - RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 13:43:43 08/04/15 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 04, 2015 at 09:07:24
        
        I don't know if you're in the market for an amplifier, but I also have a very good Adcom GFA-5500 that will drive those MMGs very nicely. I know because I had a pair I was using with it. I'm selling it for 400.00. It's 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 into 4 ohms.
        LineSource
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 15:08:42 08/04/15 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 04, 2015 at 13:43:43
        
        Good luck getting that price, i guess the condition will be a factor.
        
        I was in the market 8 months ago, i sold a b&k st-2200 to get an Emotiva
        
        XPA-200 for $250.
        Nicolas
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 08:44:17 08/05/15 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 04, 2015 at 15:08:42
        
        How do you like the XPA-200? I just got an XPA-2 and I'm very impressed with it.
        LineSource
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 08:55:39 08/05/15 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 05, 2015 at 08:44:17
        
        I would like an xpa-2 just for the extra ummp for the maggies, as they
        
        take all the power you throw at them, that being said the xpa-200 gives
        
        enough without clipping, and will work well for some time, so i can just
        
        play my music and not worry and tinker with my setup, i like the fact i can
        
        ship back to them if problems arise.good warranty.
        Nicolas
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 10:53:54 08/05/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 05, 2015 at 08:55:39
        
        I wouldn't be surprised if the XPA-200 is actually closer to 200 watts per channel than 150. It should have plenty of current with 90,000 uf of capacitance, which is really what Maggies need.
        
        I've found a box here at work that should work for the stands and I'll try to get them out tomorrow. I'll also take pictures of them so you have something to go by for putting them back together. I no longer have the instructions. They're pretty simple though so you shouldn't have any problems. They definitely improve focus by standing the MMGs up and raising them. Another thing that I think you'll appreciate is how it raises the sound stage to a realistic level.
        LineSource
      - RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 10:31:03 08/04/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 04, 2015 at 09:07:24
        
        Request on it's way.
        LineSource
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 17:10:28 08/02/15 (9)
  I'm interested in your sound anchors for my mmgs. Let me know your price.
  Nicolas
  - RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 06:17:44 08/03/15 (8)
    120.00 plus shipping. They're not a year old.
    LineSource
    
    Edits: 08/03/15
    - RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 09:26:03 08/03/15 (7)
      I will take them, send me a PayPal request to graphicboy44@yahoo.com
      Nicolas
      - RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 10:00:05 08/03/15 (6)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 03, 2015 at 09:26:03
        
        For 120.00 plus shipping right? I had posted a different price and then edited it after realizing what I had paid for them. Just want to make sure you have the correct price. It will probably take me a couple of days to get them boxed up and get a shipping price. Where will I be shipping them to?
        LineSource
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 11:04:31 08/03/15 (5)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 03, 2015 at 10:00:05
        
        Sorry, i did not see your corrected price from $80 to 120, i think the most i can pay is $100.
        Nicolas
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 11:19:29 08/03/15 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 03, 2015 at 11:04:31
        
        Can you do 100.00 plus shipping? If so, where will they be shipped to?
        LineSource
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 11:27:25 08/03/15 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 03, 2015 at 11:19:29
        
        I can do $100 + shipping , use the cheapest way possible.
        
        let me know what the cost is before you send.
        
        email me to get my full address, zip is 07747.
        Nicolas
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - LineSource 11:36:08 08/03/15 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by DTS ma 7.2 on August 03, 2015 at 11:27:25
        
        Still need a location to figure out shipping cost.
        LineSource
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 15:03:18 08/03/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 03, 2015 at 11:36:08
        
        Its been a few hours , what's your guess for shipping?.
        Nicolas
        
        RE: Stands for MMGs? - DTS ma 7.2 12:10:08 08/03/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Stands for MMGs? posted by LineSource on August 03, 2015 at 11:36:08
        
        matawan,nj.
        Nicolas
RE: Stands for MMGs? - ejman 20:02:34 07/30/15 (4)
I kind of went full circle. After reading how wonderful vertical and 8-12 inches off the floor was I built inexpensive stands that sounded great at first (more presence, bigger soundtsage). After a while however I missed the warm tonality and naturalness of the speakers closer to the floor so I brought them down, to about 4 inches, then on to a base about 2 inches with spikes and now full circle back to the original layout.

I guess if one likes brighter balance and bigger soundstage then vertical and 8-12" will do. Warm tonality- not so much.
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - j beede 16:23:19 08/01/15 (1)
  ejman,
  If you enjoy the sound of MMGs on the floor, I bet you share my admiration for the SMGa.
  
  I have owned maybe ten sets of Magneplanars going back to 1977 including modified MG-IIa, Tympani 1-C, and MG-1.6QR. I keep the SMGa as my baseline for what sounds "right". They are not home theater speakers. They never disappoint.
  - RE: Stands for MMGs? - ejman 21:02:57 08/01/15 (0)
    Unfortunately SMGa is the one model I've never had a chance to hear. I still have my original set of Maggies (MGI Imp), in fact listening to them right now and I really like the warm, musical sound.
    
    In addition to my MMG's I also have the 1.7's. They sound good but I think Magnepan basically had to keep up with the times that seem to demand a brighter more detailed sound. Maybe something was lost in the process...
    
    In a way it's strange because I never hear the hyper-reality of modern speakers/equipment when I go to a live concert but at the same time it is kind of fun to listen to this enhanced reality effect of modern equipment.
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - Norman M 07:25:15 07/31/15 (1)
  Now just wait a minute, be careful you guys next don't dig holes in your floor to place them below floor level. ;-)
  - RE: Stands for MMGs? - ejman 19:38:52 07/31/15 (0)
    Nah, that's just for the SET crowd - Really Warm Sound!
RE: Stands for MMGs? - fin1bxn@msn.com 10:03:47 07/30/15 (2)
I like the stock stands for the MMG's. I think they should remain on the floor.

Just my experience. I built those tall straight stands and went back to stock.

Of course I moved on to MG IIIa's and then 3.6's.....
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - Norman M 11:49:21 07/30/15 (1)
  I prefer my MMGs raised above the floor such that the vertical center of the speaker corresponds to the height of my ears above the floor (when seated). Otherwise I might find myself listening to them when lying on the floor. It could all well be room dependent.
  - RE: Stands for MMGs? - j beede 18:48:44 07/30/15 (0)
    MMGs on the floor for me. Not even close.
RE: Stands for MMGs? - Drumhead 05:28:48 07/29/15 (0)
Sound Anchors
RE: Stands for MMGs? - Toycostalota 16:42:46 07/26/15 (1)
I like mine.
- RE: Stands for MMGs? - Cameraman 10:00:03 07/30/15 (0)
  We do too please tell us about your stands
  Bill
Mye stands! nt - andyr 13:10:51 07/26/15 (0)
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