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Magnepan 1.6 active 24db slop better than stock?

I'm bi- amping my magnepan 1.6's with Rane 22b,s.I have gobs of class A and triode power so that no problem.Do I go from my 22b's(to use gain control for each amps plus crossover for my subs) to my passive crossovers or bypass them and go 100% active Linkworth Riley 24db.If I do go active with 24db slope do I have to change polarity on my quasi tweeters.Can changing polarity(low to quasi)(and if I make a mistake)at any time one way or another hurt the speakers?Any opinions or expertize which way will sound better will be appreciated.
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I have everything to do it,if it's going to improve I want to do it.
then why the heck are you asking - just do it! your system, your ears & your satisfaction.
do it & ascertain for yourself if it's an improvement or not.
why are you asking others for approval?
study the present x-over & figure out if there is a phase reversal or not & figure out how your new x-overs will plug into the speaker seemlessly. Also figure out how you will reverse the whole thing & bring it back to factory spec.
(BTW, I've noted your user-name so that I don't buy your specific Maggie 1.6s ;-) )
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