I bought a pair of L200s brand new in 1975 and had them for the next 25 years til I got my AG Duos. I sold them to a friend who lives close by and I still listen to them every week or so. At 45 years old they have never had a repair or failure and the veneer still looks exceptional. And they ROCK. Maggies are gonna sound awful wimpy and polite in comparison (and I have my doubts about your being able to integrate Maggies into the space the JBLs are occupying). And they WILL take power. I fried the output transistors on a Bryston 7BST (500 watts) whilst engaged in a rather spirited playback of the "1812" one evening long ago and the associated speaker just shrugged it off...no fuses blew...nothing. Without a doubt the most indestructable and least fussy audio product I have owned. Currently thriving in an all Atma-sphere system.
Bought some `Vintage Gear`
On a whim and a hunch, I bought some old gear locally.
Marantz 500 Amp
Marantz 3300 preamp
JBL L200B Speakers
The gear is 46 years be old!!!
It sounds WAY better than I thought. I had a blast tonight. Played it for wife and kids (who think this hobby is rediculous) and they were super impressed.
Anyone every had a similar experience?
Maybe bc will get a reel to reel next
Marantz 500 Amp
Marantz 3300 preamp
JBL L200B Speakers
The gear is 46 years be old!!!
It sounds WAY better than I thought. I had a blast tonight. Played it for wife and kids (who think this hobby is rediculous) and they were super impressed.
Anyone every had a similar experience?
Maybe bc will get a reel to reel next