[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Please feel free to ask questions or offer input on all things Magnepan.

James and Wendell

[josh358]

Thanks, James, for making the time to do this.

So here goes -- I understand the Mini Maggies have been back burned because of the need to get the 3.7's into stores. Any idea on when they'll see the light of day?

[James Tanner]

Thanks, James, for making the time to do this.

So here goes -- I understand the Mini Maggies have been back burned because of the need to get the 3.7's into stores. Any idea on when they'll see the light of day?

Wendell tells me:

 "It depends upon 1.7 and 3.7 orders.

Dealers would be very upset if we started shipping Mini Maggies when we are not able to supply 1.7s and 3.7s in a timely manner. We had to stop Mini production until we get caught up.

If I had to guess, I would say it will be sometime this summer before Mini production resumes-- business is that good." 

[andyr]

Thanks, James - & Wendell - for setting this up.    (I hope you don't get swamped by the response.)

I'd be grateful if you would find out from WD whether Magnepan is willing to supply XO schematics to, say, the facilitator of the Planar Asylum (or his deputy - ie. not anyone).  The Planar Asylum ists XO schematics (including driver resistances) for many of the Maggie models ... but some are missing.  In addition, there has been much speculation about the XOs used in the 1.7 and the 3.7 (particularly following a reported comment by Wendell that the 3.7 cannot be bi-amped) and a number of us are curious.

Regards,

Andy

[grantv]

Another thanks, both to you and Wendell. Very nice of you to spend your valuable time answering questions about Magnepan products. I am also curious about andyr's q. re 3.7 bi-amping. Also, has anything in the way of framing/mounting changed on the 3.7 from the 3.3 thru 3.6? Including the stile screws where I attach my (Mye ) stands?
Best,
Grant VanderMye

[James Tanner]

Thanks, James - & Wendell - for setting this up.    (I hope you don't get swamped by the response.)

I'd be grateful if you would find out from WD whether Magnepan is willing to supply XO schematics to, say, the facilitator of the Planar Asylum (or his deputy - ie. not anyone).  The Planar Asylum ists XO schematics (including driver resistances) for many of the Maggie models ... but some are missing.  In addition, there has been much speculation about the XOs used in the 1.7 and the 3.7 (particularly following a reported comment by Wendell that the 3.7 cannot be bi-amped) and a number of us are curious.

Regards,

Andy

Hi Andy,

This is an example of the problem I alluded to in my opening letter.

We are not able to do all that we should. We have to push this back until we deal with more urgent issues. And it is correct that the 3.7 can not be biwired or biamped. 

Wendell

[andyr]

Hi Andy,

This is an example of the problem I alluded to in my opening letter.

We are not able to do all that we should. We have to push this back until we deal with more urgent issues. And it is correct that the 3.7 can not be biwired or biamped. 

Wendell

Understood, Wendell. 

Regards,

Andy

[James Tanner]

Another thanks, both to you and Wendell. Very nice of you to spend your valuable time answering questions about Magnepan products. I am also curious about andyr's q. re 3.7 bi-amping. Also, has anything in the way of framing/mounting changed on the 3.7 from the 3.3 thru 3.6? Including the stile screws where I attach my (Mye ) stands?
Best,
Grant VanderMye

Hi Grant,

The internal frame of the 3.7 is the same as the 3.6. The 3.7 foot bolt attachment points are the same as the 3.6, so, the Mye stands will work.

Wendell

[James Tanner]

Maggie setups in Rooms 1 and 3









james

[pardales]

Maggie setups in Rooms 1 and 3









james

Lovely set-ups!

[gregmacknass]

I have a question about magnepans. Are the bass panel pole pieces supposed to have a curve to them by design, or is it simply a symptom of the metal weakening over time. Or are/were some models designed like this and not others. If so why. Thank you for your time.
-Greg

[James Tanner]

I have a question about magnepans. Are the bass panel pole pieces supposed to have a curve to them by design, or is it simply a symptom of the metal weakening over time. Or are/were some models designed like this and not others. If so why. Thank you for your time.
-Greg

Hi

I do not think they ever used a curved driver topology - I will check. Are they an old pair and which model?

James

[andyr]

Hi

I do not think they ever used a curved driver topology - I will check. Are they an old pair and which model?

James

Not curved driver, James. 

The mylar (the driver) is always flat but the "holey metal sheet" which supports the magnet strips (ie. the "pole piece") on bass/mid panels of IIIas and bass panels of 2.5s, at least, is slightly curved.  So I think Greg is wondering whether this is:
a) by design, and
b) common to all bass or bass/mid panels?

Regards,

Andy

[James Tanner]

Not curved driver, James. 

The mylar (the driver) is always flat but the "holey metal sheet" which supports the magnet strips (ie. the "pole piece") on bass/mid panels of IIIas and bass panels of 2.5s, at least, is slightly curved.  So I think Greg is wondering whether this is:
a) by design, and
b) common to all bass or bass/mid panels?

Regards,

Andy

OK - thanks - will find out.

james

[josh358]

Wendell tells me:

 "It depends upon 1.7 and 3.7 orders.

Dealers would be very upset if we started shipping Mini Maggies when we are not able to supply 1.7s and 3.7s in a timely manner. We had to stop Mini production until we get caught up.

If I had to guess, I would say it will be sometime this summer before Mini production resumes-- business is that good."

Thanks, James and Wendell. As much as I wish I could hear them now, I'm glad to hear that business is good!

[Wind Chaser]

I'm a born again tube convert!

What tube amps does Magnepan specifically recommend?  Back in the late 70s and early 80s, it seemed like Audio Research held that honor, but there are so many more valve amps now.

[mr_bill]

James,
I see the new 1.7s in your listening room.
Do you also have a pair of 3.7s or are they 3.6s?
Thanks,
Bill

[Calypte]

Maggie setups in Rooms 1 and 3

Looks like they're very close to the back wall.  Is this really where you put them?

[James Tanner]

I have a question about magnepans. Are the bass panel pole pieces supposed to have a curve to them by design, or is it simply a symptom of the metal weakening over time. Or are/were some models designed like this and not others. If so why. Thank you for your time.
-Greg

Hi Greg,

Wendell's response -

"Bass driver magnet and the perforated steel pole piece have a slight curvature by design to allow for the travel of the diaphragm."

Wendell

[James Tanner]

James,
I see the new 1.7s in your listening room.
Do you also have a pair of 3.7s or are they 3.6s?
Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill,

I have the 1.7's but the not he 3.7's yet (on order) - I think you have to know someone high up at Magnepan to get a priority placement

james