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Thumbnail for My MGIIIAs on their first stands - Maggie IIIA stands. On the floor behind is 3-way active (mono) crossover with AKSA amps below.
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Thumbnail for New amp case #1 - Frame made of aluminium angle with a steel base, riveted to the bottom of the frame.
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Thumbnail for New amp case #9 - Finished amp. Twin inputs, utilising the GK-1 "sub out" for the feed to the bass LP section of the XO, and the normal out for the mid BP and ribbon HP sections. Separate power cords for XO and amps. Dynamat Extreme damping sheet on the inside of all steel cover plates.