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Can Magnepan survive Wendell Diller?

I bought my first set of Magnepans in 1976, and I currently have a pair of 1.7i's.

It is difficult for me to upgrade to the 3.7i's because their are so many things that the company can do to improve their product that they simply won't offer; upgraded crossover components, a solid wood/rigid frames and better stands are examples.

Other companies are now doing this, but Magnepan always says Wendell doesn't think that is a good idea.

Can a man who suggests using lamp cord for his speaker line really have that much control over an otherwise unique technological approach to speaker design? I must be missing something obvious when a product is hand assembled in MN and any of these upgrades would, in my mind, warrant factory upgrades. Who wouldn't spend an extra $1k for a 1.7i with a hardwood frame and an upgraded x-over? Adding a ribbon tweeter to the 1.7i would warrant an additional $1k, still bringing them in $2k under the 3.7i.

Is it common for one person to hold an entire company back in high end audio? 
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I just got up from listening to John Adams "Harmonielehre" with San Fran Symph/MTT, full of wonder, awe and reverence at the power of that music - thanks to a 5.1 sys of all Maggies (20.7, 3.3, CC, REL- Emotiva). I came upon this thread, curious about the price of the 30s.

Their designs are doing something right - it’s all about the sound - and that’s all there is to say about it. Like every manufactured product, there are improvements that can be made.

But, just like your sweetheart - If you’re thinking of going through with getting married, believing you can improve her over time, don’t do it!

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