OP:
Once you decide whether you prefer planar or dynamic speaker presentation, you can then dial in the rest of your system. As a long-time fan of Magnepans, I find it unfortunate that there is so much plain bunk and misinformation online about Magnepans.
I usually listen to my .7's at modest volume levels and they sound great in an all tube system. In some ways they are easier to position than dynamic speakers, as long as you can bring them out from the front wall at least 3'- and that's also the case for most other speakers.
In any event, upgrade your front end and your speakers will give you what they're being fed, more or less.
Once you decide whether you prefer planar or dynamic speaker presentation, you can then dial in the rest of your system. As a long-time fan of Magnepans, I find it unfortunate that there is so much plain bunk and misinformation online about Magnepans.
I usually listen to my .7's at modest volume levels and they sound great in an all tube system. In some ways they are easier to position than dynamic speakers, as long as you can bring them out from the front wall at least 3'- and that's also the case for most other speakers.
In any event, upgrade your front end and your speakers will give you what they're being fed, more or less.