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RE: Magnepan x Upgrade Program

Yes, two weeks ago I went to The Listening Room in Chestertown, MD and listened to the 1.7i and 1.7X.

I can say that they sounded different, but I would not say for sure I liked one or the other better. I don't think there was a difference in bass response ... it was more in the midrange.

I also have to say I'm very skeptical that the mechanical and electrical differences between the two would necessarily result in a better sound ... such that it would outweigh differences in room acoustics or treatment.

I wish I could give a more conclusive comparison, but that would take a very focused listening session with my own benchmark recordings and some attention to identical placement, etc.

Same day - positioned right where the Magnepans were - I also listened to one of the Diptique models and they clearly sounded better. Albeit for several times the price.


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Magneplanar: 3.7, CCR, MC1,LRS, MMGW, DWM; Outlaw: UltraX12, LFM-1C; Emotiva: XMC-2; Nord: Nord One NC500DM, Nord Three 1ET7040SA; Outlaw: Model 7500; OPPO 205


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