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Old 08-26-2014, 03:42 PM
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McIntosh C2300 preamp with Gold Lion tubes powered by MC601 amps. McIntosh is all I have ever owned so I can't give you any comparisons.

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McIntosh C2300 preamp with Gold Lion tubes powered by MC601 amps. McIntosh is all I have ever owned so I can't give you any comparisons. ~Mike
So which Maggies do you have?

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So which Maggies do you have?

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Mike has 3.7's listed in his signature.

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Mike has 3.7's listed in his signature.
For some reason I don't see his signature.
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For some reason I don't see his signature.
Here is Mike's signature:

McIntosh C2300 preamp,Gold Lion 12AX7A Tubes, MC601 amps, MR88 tuner, Bryston BDP-1, BDA-1, BHA-1 Magnepan 3.7 speakers, JL F110 Subs, Sound Anchor Sub stands, Nakamichi OMS5 CDP, Nakamichi 480 cassette deck, Tandberg 9141X reel to reel, Bang & Olufsen 1700 turntable, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 6 balanced IC's, Silver Eclipse 6 speaker cable, Headphones Audeze LCD 2 ver. 2 with Q-Cable, Grado SR-60i
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Sorry guys just got back to follow up on the thread. Yes, I have the 3.7's and love them. As I mentioned I haven't had that many different systems so I can't give any comparisons. I moved my system out of our living room into our finished basement. As everyone knows the room plays a big part in the sound. I probably will not get them dialed in with the subs until the winter. At least now I have the room to move them around.

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Sorry guys just got back to follow up on the thread. Yes, I have the 3.7's and love them. As I mentioned I haven't had that many different systems so I can't give any comparisons. I moved my system out of our living room into our finished basement. As everyone knows the room plays a big part in the sound. I probably will not get them dialed in with the subs until the winter. At least now I have the room to move them around. ~Mike
A dedicated basement listening room is the best location for big Maggie speakers. When I was purchasing a house my top criterion was a finished basement. I cannot imagine putting my 20.7s in the family room. Just too big and my wife would not put up with it. Also, I like listening in a private environment, so the basement is perfect.
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I use an Audio Research LS26 preamp in my system, driving a Mac MC402. Neutral, sublime would be the easiest way to describe the sound. Have never had an issue with the LS26 proper, it works flawlessly and reliably. But last time I replaced tubes I had one go bad after only about eight months. ARC gave me a discount when I reordered tubes because of the short time I had the pair that went bad. I'd recommend ARC without hesitation.
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I use either a Miyajimi EC-5 or Audio Research SP-10 driving ARC D-150 or D-250 with 20.7's. Beautiful sound. This old gear after a tuneup at factory sounds fantastic. only wish I could use KT-120 or 150 tubes, but no room in amp.
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I really enjoy my 3.7 Mags with a Cary slp03 Pre amp and a big pair of Solid state Cary Monoblocks.The tubes are gold lions. Really musical with plenty of authority.
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