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Repair Magnepan MG IIa vs new 1.7 or 0.7, etc

I purchased these a few months ago.  Tweeters need to be replaced.  I can get the repair kit & do it myself (I heard it's a mess to do) for $50.00 or I can send them to Magnepan to have all the drivers, magnets, Mylar replaced with new for $600-800 plus shipping (approx $170-200).  Or I could buy new.   They are set up in a living room dining room combo (L shaped approx 25x35 feet).  Maybe the 1.7 or 0.7? Or possibly the MMGPlus.  I have an Odyssey Khartago Amp.

Anyone have any advice on this?
jeffoms

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kalali
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If it were me, I'd either repair them myself or get a pair of used 1.7s. Good to know the repair kit is that reasonably priced.
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bdp24, they look like great speakers and potentially a good value but also appear to require high powered amplifier to handle the 83dB rating. A 75wpc minimum requirement by the manufacturer is even higher than why Magnepan states in their literature. Do you agree?
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