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In Reply to: Re: Magnepan Voice Coil Repair - A Saga posted by morricab on May 2, 2005 at 15:25:41:
I only heard them once, but as I just posted recently on some other topic, I have acute high end hearing and I cannot abide any metalic ribbon drivers. They tear right thru me, and will forever be a pleasure I am denied.It took a lot of work to get there surprisingly, but yes, the Hovland and Pass seem to like each other and accentuate each others qualities well.
If I could only finish everything!
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Well actually many of the Apogees (like Caliper Sig, Duetta Sig, Stage, Studio grand) don't have a true metal ribbon tweeter. It is actually a plastic (kapton) ribbon with three (or six in the later models)aluminum strips glued on to make the motor. Unlike the Maggie true ribbon, which I think can sound quite metallic with certain sounds or levels, there is not a hint of metallic coloration in these ribbons. You are likely thinking of the Scintilla, Diva, or Full Range when thinking about pure metal ribbons in Apogees. My girlfriend is also extremely sensitive to this coloration (My IRS Betas also had that metallic flavor in the highs and she hated them even though everything else was nearly perfect) and she has no problems with my Caliper Signatures (in fact she rather loves them). If you have not heard the versions with this type of midrange/tweeter then you really should as the sound is really world class (especially with regard to coherence).
It has been a while and I don't remember but I am pretty sure it was the Scintilla I heard.You are probably correct in your assessment of my liking the others then, but what I find amusing is the root of the notion that we are all whores looking for the next better, bigger "more perfect" sound.
We all find people who are perfectly happy and tell them about gear they didn't know about to upset their apple carts and put them back on the upgrade cycle, as if letting well enough alone is not acceptable :^ )
I had heard lots of praise for the Duetta Sigs but had ignored the info thinking they were metal ribbons. Now that bee is in my bonnet, thanks.
I had not finalized an option for speakers until the room was done and I knew a large planer would work up there. Now that I know they will, all options are on the table. My ideal was the Soundlab M3's (I can't fit anything taller in the room because of the cross beams) but I have not heard a pair yet. If they don't work out all options are open, including the apogees now I suppose.
Thanks a lot, I think :^ )
Look especially at posts from Roy with photos of his DIY projects.
Sorry didn't mean to excite your obssessive/complusive behavior :). However, I would consider those Soundlabs also,MMMM soundlabs (too big for my space...and my wallet.)
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