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Alan
Alan
Maggie 3.6 Interconenct Upgrade
There is a lot of advertising, different forum comments, suggestions, etc. regarding the pins used by Magnepan to connect the crossover to the back of the Maggie 3.6 speakers.
The general opinion, based on what I have read, seems to be that the steel pins do not transmit the sound very well and one should upgrade to copper or silver interconnects.
My questions are three:
1. Is this really going to help on its own or should it be done in conjunction with a crossover upgrade?
2. The case is made that not using the steel pins helps to separate the crossover box from speaker frame vibrations which can distort the sound. Is this really audible?
3. Would all agree that the Mye stands are probably the most sonically noticable upgrade?
Thank you in advance for your learned responses!
The general opinion, based on what I have read, seems to be that the steel pins do not transmit the sound very well and one should upgrade to copper or silver interconnects.
My questions are three:
1. Is this really going to help on its own or should it be done in conjunction with a crossover upgrade?
2. The case is made that not using the steel pins helps to separate the crossover box from speaker frame vibrations which can distort the sound. Is this really audible?
3. Would all agree that the Mye stands are probably the most sonically noticable upgrade?
Thank you in advance for your learned responses!
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Hello Dsper - YES - Mye stands are going to be one of the best sonic investments you can make for the 3.6's - HUGE increase in resolution/clarity. Getting the crossover boxes off the back of the speakers by using 15"-18" jumpers (BFA bananas work very well) also gets rid of some nasty vibration and is worthwhile. Don't forget to upgrade the fuses as well - big improvement, particularly top to bottom balance at low volume levels. Good Luck and good listening! |
When I had my 3.6s, I used these: http://www.dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/115/349 They were fantasic sounding and worked great. They have "Maggie Pins" for termination and fit very tight and snug. I also agree that the Mye Stands are indeed a must for the best performance. |
Elizabeth, I see your posts quite often and you always have something to share that is common sense as was your comment about the steel connectors and steel sleeves. So...unless one was to change out the whole crossover, why bother, is how I understand your remark. Can you share how you decided on kimber cable versus something else? I am not sure I believe anything about cable differences. I use thicker than lamp cord stranded copper wire for my speaker leads and ordinary interconnects. |
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Hello Dsper - There are now a whole LOT of specialty fuses available from HIFi Tuning, Audio Magic, Furutech, Iso-Clean, and SYnergistic Research ( to name a few). I am not going to go into a metalurgy discussion here as every "audiophile" has his/her own opinion as to which is better. I happen to like the single-element approach that HiFi Tuning uses ( not a seperate "burn element" bonded to lead wires in the fuse), but that is ONLY my personal preference. Just remember to use fast blow fuses (3A and 5A) and not slow blow fuses of whichever one YOU choose. Enjoy! |
Ditch the internal wires and crossovers Install speaker leads(preferable same as speaker wire)18"+ Build new boxes for crossovers- damp boxes Build crossovers with better caps and coil inductors Upgrade wiring with same brand as speaker cable Upgrade fuses Upgrade binding posts Dueland 1.2 resisters (cardas jumpers a little hot) Mye stands Very cohesive, clear, with better dynamics and bass |
Th ultimate mod is the Magnestand mods this complete transformation The best proven rebuild .send your maggi in .totally rewire, A totally custom hardwood frame of your choice, external Xover using the Jupiter flat stack capacitors nd Mundorf Silver oil, Jantzen Copper foil inductors, and Duelund resistors and this of is roughly around $2400 this will give you a World class loudspeaker in every respect. You have to reserve a spot, then wait about6 months . |