Magnaplanar speaker ?

[tubino]

Thanks, Michael

Thanks for the reality slap, Michael. I needed that. These are going to have be available at an extremely attractive price for me to consider them. High-maintenance room-filling speakers with balance issues is pretty far down on my want list. Here's the Blue Book version:

Manufacture Years: 1975 - 1980

Retail
MSRP: $3,000.00
USED: $650.00
Wholesale
Mint: $400.00
Average: $250.00

What do you think of those last numbers?

 

[michael w]

At under a grand that's a lot of speaker



But also potentially risky given the age.

IF you have the huge room and good enough gear for the Tymps, and don't mind the high maintenance factor then go for them.



Personally I would save for some 1.6's.

With used Maggies it's best to get the latest models you can afford.

 

[tony2v]

The fun thing about owning Maggies is it's tweakability. I've rebuilt my crossovers, replaced the internal wiring, replaced the binding posts and built stands that hold my MG12s upright. The inmates at the MUG
site are very helpful.

 

[wgtp]

Maggies on wheels?

I crossed over to the Mye stands on my 1.6's, great stuff. Was wondering if anybody has any thoughts or opinions on putting 2-4 inch wheels on them? Curious about changes in sound.


Thanx Bill

 

[Blue Shadow]

Thoughts, not experience on the use of wheels with mye stands is that it will loosen up the bass as it will allow a bit of movement that is not allowed with properly anchored myes. Just my thoughts.

This could have been a whole new thread, button located at the top left of the thread listings, so that we would not be digging up an old thread.

Now for the definitive answer to your questions, use the MUG link in this thread to the planar asylum and ask those guys. There may be some that have done what you are asking about.

 

[wgtp]

Thanx Guys I was thinking about Brass elliptical thread wheels with locks ..sorry

 

[hammr7]

Where do the II's fit into the scheme? They seem to come up with reasonable frequency, but I've heard they can have the delamination (buzzing) problem as they age.

 

[sfox52]

I 've got a set of SMGa's & while I love 'em when they're right, age does play hell with the wires staying put on the mylar! Mine have upgraded inductors & caps, stiffened frames, & several repairs since I got them. Peter Gunn has the best mods going & will share his secrets if you want to try DIY...