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| Is there a difference between Linn LP12 lingo 1 vs lingo 2 other than the case? I think we need to acknowledge that the Lingo 4 that is the current version of the Lingo is far beyond the earlier versions in terms of Musicality. If you are considering buying a used Lingo version 1 through 3, do not give any more than $700-$900... | |
| How can I tell a B&W 804D (series 1) from a 804D2 It's Silver. (D2) HOLD EVERYTHING!! I think I've figured this mystery out. the 804D (series 1) review in Stereophile was done in 2013. Yeah, and the pictures in the review clearly show the D2 drivers, but there is NO mention of being a Series 2... | |
| Has anyone compared the Linn Akurate with the new Selekt DSM Katalyst? Ok, your Akurate had the Katalyst, But did the Selekt have the Katalyst Option? You mentioned Just a (current) "Selekt". I think they are about where the Majik DS is on quality. The Akurate with Katalyst WILL smoke a Selekt without the optional ... | |
| What I did to my Magnepan MG12's and I'm doing with my new 1.7's Everyone,It is June 11th and I am 200 hours into my Magnepan 1.7 Clarity Cap MR speaker auditioning.It took a very long 125-150 hours before the Caps finally settled in and I am in a very new world with every blessed file and vinyl disc being a ne... | |
| Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement Grettings xrayz! I see LOTS of ideas/opinions to your post, but when looking at your system, there is a huge issue that I did not see addressed by the others (unless i missed it).Your system is VERY speaker heavy! No way can the source and amplifi... | |
| Amplification Recommendations For Magnepan .7 Greetings Future Maggie Owner!!!My first Magnepan was the MG12 ($1100), which was kind of replaced by the .7 model. I upgraded the crossover network parts and the sound was DRAMITICALLY improved over the stock parts! I decided to buy the 1.7 model... | |
| What I did to my Magnepan MG12's and I'm doing with my new 1.7's Paul at PS Audio just responded to my inquiry. (BTW, Paul is a super great guy) I was right that he was using a ML sub, but it was the Descent model. | |
| What I did to my Magnepan MG12's and I'm doing with my new 1.7's Actually I'm not sure if Paul was using THAT particular model, But I definitely remember seeing the Martin Logan insignia on what he was using. I might contact him and see if he will confirm and tell what model he was using. | |
| Magnepan 1.7 crossover capacitor improvement? Listen to Jordi, he's exactly right. Do it just like he says. I've upgraded the XO's in my MG12's and it TRANSFORMED THEM. They're much , much more of a serious sounding speaker and I mean in Hi-end aspects not Mid-fi ones. Songs that seemed like ... | |
| What I did to my Magnepan MG12's and I'm doing with my new 1.7's Yeah gkr7007, I'll bet your right on the money with going with the Martin Logan. I remember Paul at PS Audio in Boulder was using these with his 3.6's, so along with your experiences, the Martin Logan might be the very most synergistic match for u... | |
| Looking for new DAC: one box or two? I had to first check the date on your post to see if I had mistakenly read a real old one. Dude! Did you know that today's USB DAC's like the Ayre QB-9 24/192 will SMOKE your 3.2 CDP? And the new DSD version is a BIG jump up from the 24/192!! It t... | |
| My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice Greetings Dylanfan!The reason your system isn't "Doing it" for your is most likely due to the fact that $495 CD players won't "Do it" for me either.You have vacuum tube amplification and Dynaudio speakers which are just fine but a $495 Digital fro... | |
| System building I would be concerned about building a system "around a set of speakers". I too, used to think of "Speakers First" type of mentality. Just to let you know, I have a friend that has a $30,000 system that has $18,000 in a pair of speakers. Unfortunat... | |
| How do you determine how much to spend on speakers Are you interested in good musical qualities or good sound qualities??I've had expensive speakers ($8800 Cremona's) and now have $1200 speakers (Magnepan MG12's).If you are going to spend a lot (like more than $2500) you'd better have the really s... | |
| Magneplanar MG12: good for my room ? My MG12's are only 63 inches apart (tweeters on outsides) but 7 feet from the wall behind them, my room is 12.5 feet by 15 feet by 8 foot ceiling (short wall placement) and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM. But my listening sweet spot is only one cushy chai... |