[audiobill]

When adding the DWM to larger Maggies, Magnepan suggests adding a 1.4mh inductor and/or resistors to tailor the response of the DWM.  The inductor will roll off higher frequencies at about 200 hz, too high imo.  Since these parts effectively serve to alter the crossover, I decided to try this
Dayton crossover / amp to tailor the response much more effectively to my specific room and speaker placement:

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-bsa-200-200w-bass-shaker-bridgeable-stereo-amplifier-with-remote--300-785?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImdqNuaGA5gIVCZ2zCh1rpwnYEAAYASAAEgIrbPD_BwE

Works like a charm!!

Benefits:

Stereo
Adjustable hf rolloff frequency (I settled on about 70hz)
Adjustable level (and remote included to get it perfect from listening position)
More than adequate power into very low impedance
No need to interfere with main speaker outputs to drive dwm
Line level outputs to drive other components if needed
Very low price

Very happy with results!

Bill

[audiobill]

In response to a question, here's the rest of my system:



Conrad Johnson ET-5 preamplifier
Conrad Johnson Premier 140 amps (two)
Conrad Johnson MV-60SE amp
Custom VTA SP-14 preamplifier
PS Audio Directstream DAC
Thorens TD-316 TT
Grado Silver Cartridge
EmotivaXPS-1 Phono preamp
Sennheiser HD-600 Headphones
Dynaudio Gemini speakers
PBN Montana EPS speakers
Magnepan 3.6/R speakers
Mac Mini as server

[jaylevine]

Nice system, Bill! Good to see you on Audiocircle too.

Jay

[dwmaggie]

Thank you audiobill.  The Dayton amp may be the solution for my pair of DWMs.