Re: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R

Posted by audioNeil (A) on October 3, 2006 at 16:30:16

In Reply to: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R posted by Bob01605 on October 3, 2006 at 13:27:56:

Nice system!

Mine used to be very similar, right down to the Bel Canto DAC2, the Bryston 4B-SST, and the Maggie 3.6s.

I've still got the Maggies and the DAC2, but the Bryston had to go. Also, the Mye stands are a MUST. They are not an option -- they are required to get optimum sound out of the 3.6/R speakers. Given the quality of the rest of the system, they are a no brainer as the next tweek.

As for the Bryston, I found that it did not have sufficient presence and dynamics in the midrange, and was a still a bit harsh in the highs, despite the SST designation. You can do better. The speakers and the amp are a system. You can't upgrade one without taking into account the other. I feel that the Bryston works fine on the QR speakers, but is no match for the quality of the 3.6s or 20.1s . I use a Linar 250i and find it absolutely perfect (smoothest highs, great midrange dynamics), but there are Plinius, Simaudio Moon, Pass Labs, Bel Canto, and other well respected amps that will likely give a better sound (though each is different. You might go through a couple to find the perfect match).

Congratulations on the 3.6s, but your audio Nirvana may still await ... :)

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Topic - My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R - Bob01605 13:27:56 10/03/06 (15)

Re: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R - rico 09:49:43 10/04/06 (0)

If or when you opt to go further, - saltyflies 09:34:21 10/04/06 (0)

Re: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R - onemug 18:45:05 10/03/06 (2)

Toe in was the same as the 1.6's - Bob01605 23:04:42 10/03/06 (1)

My experiences were simular - Mike in NJ 14:26:24 10/04/06 (0)

Wow !! ... They look great in thier new home ... - Dr.Jazz 16:56:34 10/03/06 (5)

Yeah, if you don't mind listening in a shoe box... - Ozzy 01:58:19 10/04/06 (3)

I agree too - fin1bxn@msn.com 07:24:19 10/04/06 (0)

I agree to a point ... - Dr.Jazz 06:43:19 10/04/06 (1)

Re: I agree to a point ... - Ozzy 06:55:17 10/04/06 (0)

Re: Wow !! ... They look great in thier new home ... - Bob01605 23:10:57 10/03/06 (0)

Re: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R - audioNeil 16:30:16 10/03/06 (3)

I sense no harshness with the Bryston 4B-SST - Bob01605 23:36:20 10/03/06 (1)

Re: I sense no harshness with the Bryston 4B-SST - audioNeil 17:34:26 10/04/06 (0)

Mye stands came with the speaker. n.t. - CSF 16:42:04 10/03/06 (0)

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Re: My thoughts on my move from the Magnepan 1.6 QR to the 3.6R - audioNeil 16:30:16 10/03/06 (3)

I sense no harshness with the Bryston 4B-SST - Bob01605 23:36:20 10/03/06 (1)

Re: I sense no harshness with the Bryston 4B-SST - audioNeil 17:34:26 10/04/06 (0)

Mye stands came with the speaker. n.t. - CSF 16:42:04 10/03/06 (0)

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