Dtebbutt
I have listened to the M3si's many times and at one time almost bought a pair ( I liked them better than the bigger M1's).
I own Duetta Signatures and drive them with a SS amp and tube pre-amp.
Both speakers like a good amount of power and sound best well out from the wall behind them. The M3's should also be well away from side-walls as they are bi-polar design. The Apogees are di-pole and are not as effected by side-walls. Bass response is about the same for both...the M3's are darker sounding than the Duetta Sig's. The Duetta Sig's have the better midrange quality and both are slightly roled off at the extream treble response (not bright) sounding.
I am not sure if replacement parts can be had for the M3si's (maybe someone else will no) or you can call Mirage. Replacement ribbons for the Duetta Sig's can be found from a guy (Graz) who lives in your neck of the woods.
Not much help I know, but I like both speakers if setup properly. Your amp should not have a problem.
Dave
I have listened to the M3si's many times and at one time almost bought a pair ( I liked them better than the bigger M1's).
I own Duetta Signatures and drive them with a SS amp and tube pre-amp.
Both speakers like a good amount of power and sound best well out from the wall behind them. The M3's should also be well away from side-walls as they are bi-polar design. The Apogees are di-pole and are not as effected by side-walls. Bass response is about the same for both...the M3's are darker sounding than the Duetta Sig's. The Duetta Sig's have the better midrange quality and both are slightly roled off at the extream treble response (not bright) sounding.
I am not sure if replacement parts can be had for the M3si's (maybe someone else will no) or you can call Mirage. Replacement ribbons for the Duetta Sig's can be found from a guy (Graz) who lives in your neck of the woods.
Not much help I know, but I like both speakers if setup properly. Your amp should not have a problem.
Dave