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Hello allI really loved my Maggie MMGs I bought in the late 90's, of course they were entry level.
I'm wanting to purchase another pair. Probably used.
I know there have been a lot of iterations of some of their models, so I have some questions....
1) Which models should I avoid outright?
2) Which models should I be on the lookout for?
3) Any other gotchas you can think of?
As far as size goes, I don't really care. Larger is better with panels for the most part, so that isn't an issue. Basically, I'm looking for a good used set of Maggies and I am seeking any advice you can offer.
Thanks!
-SF
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That's just my opinion. look for 3.6's check the serial number and call magnepan. Some of them could be 10 years + . Unless you get them for under 1000 and spend 1000 to refurbish at the factory..
Or buy any 1.7 or 3.7
I agree here, but while a generalization and one never knows how a speaker was treated things happen even in certain temp/humidity environments to these speakers.
So if you get an older one it may need some work now or soon.
E
T
The problems were all related to choices of glues used for the wires. In the mid 2000's, Magnepan changed to a new glue, and there have not been any reports of problems from those units.
Call them with the serial number and ask if any unit was manufactured with the stable glue.
By now, even 9 years old may be perfectly fine.
And I agree that a used 3.6 would be a great deal.
Thanks for all the replies. I'll post back when I get closer to pulling the trigger.
... definitely get the biggest ones possible. Buying an extra bass panel (or two) for a model that turned out to be too small is an expensive proposition.You might be able to find a used pair of the older model 3.6s for around $2000. You'd probably have to spend another $1000 - $2000 on amplification for them, though. If you cannot swing the cost of a used pair of 3.6s, go for the 1.6 or the 1.7...
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Genungo echoes my sediments exactly...
I am a used market kind of gut...Used 1.7's from $1.4K to $1K...
1.6's are $900 to $750...Bi-amp capabilities...lots of tried and true tweaks on this model...
The 3.6's are worth the extra $$$ for the ribbon tweeter, the bass extension, detail, imaging and sound stage...the ability to Bi-amp...They are very very close to the newer 3.7i's...Many prefer the 3.6 over the 3.7, also...the ability to use an active outboard X-over...
Any Maggie loves watts...what is your current amp???
Cheaper decent watts, that Maggie owners like...Wyred 4 Sound, Parasound, Odyssey, NuForce and Gilmore Raptors...
Any models to avoid...I had the 1.4's, very decent, but the 1.6's are a much better speaker, IMHO...
Thanks
Mark
I've always heard it was 100 watts per channel for the MMG, 200 watts per channel for the 1.6/1.7, and 500 watts per channel for the 3.6/3.7. Would you say this sounds about right?When I owned the 1.6s several years ago, I used the Channel Islands Audio D-200 monoblocks with great success. Back then, they sold for around $2000 a pair, or almost half of what the new "Mark II" version costs.
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Once again we are in complete agreement...that is great rule of thumb...the caveat to that is the tube guys, that do not think they do need as much tube watts verses the solid state guys...(yea...damping factor, different tube amp designs work better than other, I have no experience with tube amps and Maggies)
My current amp is a Sanders Magtech...that amp breathes fire...
Thanks
Mark
Super MMG's $1199
.7 $1399
1.7 $1999
All new.
"We are all in God's hands... and God is a malign thug."
-Mark Twain
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