Search results

Jeff, Would you please describe what you hear are the difference between the Spire and the Magnepan 1.7 speakers? Thanks, Jim

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I thought of the Magnepan 1.7 speakers to have another flavor of panel speaker in the home. I will not part with the Vantages as I love how they sound. I was just thinking of another brand of panel speaker that I...

I am thinking Magnepan 1.7 or Spire in the 2 channel area and the Vantages moving to the Theatre section.

I have a dedicated 2 channel area in one room and a dedicated 5.1 Theatre area in another area. I am not selling the Vantages, only considering moving them to the home theatre area. I am try to decide whether to move the Vantages to the home theatre, then buying either another set of Vantages...

why not buy a pair of Maggie 3.6s ? they'll sound better than the 1.7s and only cost around 3k used, $5500 new... Size and WAF. My girlfriend still doesn't understand why I have to have the Vantages 5ft from the front wall. I personally would prefer Vantage, spire, or Summit myself but the new...

I am currently looking to change my main speakers in the home theatre area of my home. In another room, I have my 2 channel set up using ML Vantage speakers which I am extremely happy with. I have considered purchasing the Magnepan 1.7 for 2 channel and move my Vantage speakers to the theatre...

Well Jeff, you certainly put me on the right path with the ML Vantages and McIntosh with your reviews in Tone. I haven't thought of upgrading since. thanks, Jim

Sorry, I just got this month's Stereophile and wanted to share. I didn't read the whole thread. Jim

Guess who still is not in the April 2009 recommended components issue of Stereophile?:D They ignored McIntosh SS also. They recommend a playstation 1 for a cd player though.:p Jim

I previously had ML Aeon 1 speakers before I purchased ML Vantage speakers. What I was dissatified with the Aeon 1 speakers was a lack of bass so I purchased a ML Grotto subwoofer. This helped alot with the bass. When I purchased the ML Vantage speakers i found that Vantages had much better...

Hi Jeff, Are you going to review the McIntosh MC252 Amplifier in Tone soon? I sure would like to get your feedback on this amp. Jim

I was looking for a grain free, smooth presentation which I can listen for hours. My solution was all McIntosh equipment. McIntosh may to some lack the last bit of clarity(not to me) but I gladly give that up for the more forgiving sound. For me the main thing was brightness/ grain issues are no...

Hi Jeff, I am currently using on a MC252 the 4ohm tap with ML Vantages. Do you think I should try the 2 ohm tap with my setup? By the way, I love the smoothness / synergy that the MC252 has with the Vantages. thanks, Jim

When I was purchasing my McIntosh equipment, the dealer at Audio Perfection was playing Magnepan 1.6 qr with a Mac 402 power amp for another customer. As the dealer knew I had Martin Logan Vantages, he said you needed alot a power to make the Magnepans sound great. The Magnepan 1.6 qr sounded...

I like the equipment reviews and audiophile reviews alot. I even save them for to my harddrive so I can check them out months later. Great job, Jeff. Jim

I find it interesting that members get so worked up on either side of this issue. Can't we just try to listen to each side and decide for ourselves. I know I can disagree or agree without getting worked up. And Ethan was asked to give his opinion If I remember correctly. Rudeness to others is...

I sure most people on this forum know Frank Van Alstine's credentials. He is a no BS equipment builder based in Minnesota who builds quality equipment at a fair price. A very knowlegable source when it come to audio. Jim

or it could be you listening room. My listening area in an open floor plan is slightly louder on my left speaker as room opens up on the right side. Just use a spl meter and adjust your balance on your preamplifier. The room is as important as your equipment to achieve the best sound.I would...

These are wise words. My girlfriend said practically the same thing but after buying the Vantages I still think of swapping to Summits.:devil::D;) Jim