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Davey can you contact me?

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Posted on February 16, 2023 at 21:37:52
ASExplorer
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Location: Austin, Tx
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 Had a few questions about an active crossover that you built for me almost 20 years ago. It's still going strong, but wanted to ask for some advice
Looks like both of our emails have changed since that time.

You should be able to contact me through my profile.

Sorry to do this publicly, but I have no idea how else to contact you and this seemed like the least bad way.

 

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RE: Davey can you contact me?, posted on February 17, 2023 at 08:10:43
Davey
 Still going strong after 20 years. You've jinxed it now. It will probably break tomorrow. :)

Sorry about the email thing. After an encounter with one of Peter Gunn's acolytes a few years ago I had to hide my email address to inmates.

Dave.

 

Davey ,,,,, tell me about the encounter ...., posted on February 17, 2023 at 08:52:46
trioderob
 where you still getting into it with the folks here even years ago ?

I am all ears ....

 

RE: Davey ,,,,, tell me about the encounter ...., posted on February 17, 2023 at 14:22:51
ABliss
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 The Peter Gunn years were very interesting. If your Maggie's weren't Gunned, they weren't saying anything.
I never fell for it, I always thought his prices were crazy compared to the cost of the speakers.

 

RE: Davey ,,,,, tell me about the encounter ...., posted on February 17, 2023 at 16:59:39
ASExplorer
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Location: Austin, Tx
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 I remember looking into some of the mods and thinking if I spent that much, I'd rather have it go directly to Magnepan.

 

RE: Davey can you contact me?, posted on February 17, 2023 at 17:01:41
ASExplorer
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 That thought did cross my mind, haha!

Now might be a good time to ask if you have any experience with MiniDSP based solutions since that would be plug and play.

 

RE: Davey can you contact me?, posted on February 17, 2023 at 19:11:08
Davey
 There are myriad DSP platforms that are applicable. I have quite a bit of experience with the miniDSP units.

Some audiophiles don't like the process of ADC/DSP/DAC, so the analog approach is always an option. And since Magnepans require very straightforward filtering, it can make sense.
This is the reason I mentioned this approach many years ago here on the MUG. :)

Dave.

 

RE: Davey ,,,,, tell me about the encounter ...., posted on February 18, 2023 at 09:34:38
Davey
 I don't know that the prices were crazy. John was providing a woodworking service/labor and could set prices at whatever he felt appropriate. Potential customers could do as they pleased.
The issues arose because of the ridiculous technical claims regarding the modifications.

To this day, the slander and silly rhetoric aimed at myself, Josh, Wendell, Mart, etc, still remains on his website. I think he felt we were negatively affecting his business model. :)
Actually, I think probably the opposite was the case, as the "discussion" here on the MUG gained him some attention and clicks to his website and phone calls to cultivate further customers.

The aftermarket/DIY modification opportunities for Magnepan's have always been a viable avenue for owners. I've always strongly advocated the DIY approach, but the paid service option is certainly an alternative for those feeling in over their heads.

Dave.

 

Had no idea. , posted on February 18, 2023 at 18:43:52
grantv
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Location: B.C.
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 I do my utmost to never speak against others, but...
I know back in the day he had some ire aimed at some in this forum. I looked it up, had no clue to what degree, and so many years later. Def some, uh, interesting comments.

 

I bought the upgrade for my MMGs, posted on February 19, 2023 at 17:56:35
Ozzie
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 Darn well worth the cost, and they look way better than they did stock. As far as cost, is this place not called the Audio Asylum?

 

RE: I bought the upgrade for my MMGs, posted on February 23, 2023 at 13:13:58
gadio4533
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Location: FL
Joined: May 28, 2007
 Concur. I'll never sell mine

 

I had my old 1.6QRs done a number of years ago by John., posted on February 25, 2023 at 06:43:44
MWE
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Posts: 2427
Location: Burlington, NC
Joined: June 8, 2000
 Nice work, and definitely improvements in some areas, definitely dynamics and transparency. However, though, the midrange was too forward, due to his crossover design, I'm sure. Moved on to 3-series and Harbeths, but still have the Magnestands.




Mark in NC
"The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon

 

RE: I had my old 1.6QRs done a number of years ago by John., posted on February 25, 2023 at 07:46:25
Davey
 Easily fixable with some equalization at line level though.
However, I believe some folks enjoy the overly prominent midrange.

The series crossover does have the advantage of a nearly flat impedance load that some amplifier setups might benefit from.

Dave.

 

The other limitation is the QR tweeter, which just doesn't have the..., posted on February 25, 2023 at 09:43:39
MWE
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Location: Burlington, NC
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 extension and delicacy of the TR. But I may still pull them out at some point for a reevaluation with some equalization.

Mark in NC
"The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon

 

RE: The other limitation is the QR tweeter, which just doesn't have the..., posted on February 25, 2023 at 18:00:15
Davey
 The ribbon tweeter models are a different realm. But, John declared those models not appropriate for his modification and claimed that the QR models so modified out-performed the ribbon models anyways. :) (One of the many highly questionable claims.)

Regardless, it's good that you hung onto them. Nothing that he did de-valued the speakers in a permanent way and they can be improved upon considerably.....in my humble opinion....with equalization.

Dave.

 

RE: Had no idea. , posted on February 26, 2023 at 18:57:27
josh358
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 One thing's for sure, when he was around, it was a lively place. :-)

 

RE: Had no idea. , posted on February 27, 2023 at 11:30:06
watts
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 I do miss his sense of humour though :)

 

His claim about the QR tweeter WAS mostly bogus. TR still much superior. But yes, it might be..., posted on February 28, 2023 at 13:32:15
MWE
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Posts: 2427
Location: Burlington, NC
Joined: June 8, 2000
 worth messing around a bit with the Magnestands.


Mark in NC
"The thought that life could be better is woven indelibly into our hearts and our brains" -Paul Simon

 

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