My Magnepan 1.7 have arrived....

[Sperandeo]

Originally Posted by jfray

This is a beautiful system and I really like your room! Are those acoustic treatments behind your new 1.7's?

I'm sure the art piece behind the unit adds some treatment. It's made of straw.

Other than that I have a few pieces of Persian carpet pieces on the walls that add some treatment.

[audiot servant]

Congrats Steve, sweet looking set-up and complete with wife approval ... look forward to hearing more.

Graham

[jfray]

Originally Posted by Sperandeo

I'm sure the art piece behind the unit adds some treatment. It's made of straw.

Other than that I have a few pieces of Persian carpet pieces on the walls that add some treatment.

Oh... Very nice!

[Toobs]

Originally Posted by JohnK

No such thing sas a dumb question, Bob. Maggies wdo not require AC or electrical source - just connections to the amp(s). Completely different technology.

Thanks for the reply John. Now for another question:

Will my ARC VT100(100 wpc)tube amp be enough to power the Maggies?

My local dealer is Maggie authorized and I'm thinking of giving them an audition.

[Sperandeo]

Originally Posted by Toobs

Thanks for the reply John. Now for another question:

Will my ARC VT100(100 wpc)tube amp be enough to power the Maggies?

My local dealer is Maggie authorized and I'm thinking of giving them an audition.

There are many thoughts on that issue. The truth of the matter is Maggies LOVE and NEED power. Which Maggies are you thinking about getting?

I started off with the MMG's and I was running 60WPC and quickly moved up to 110WPC. The 110 wpc was very good, but I could tell the MMG's wanted more. So I eventually purchased a couple of MC1000's and gave the Maggies 1000wpc. This is also when I decided to move up to the 1.7's.

The 1.7 seem very happy married to the MC1000's. (Still burning the 1.7's in)

[Toobs]

Originally Posted by Sperandeo

There are many thoughts on that issue. The truth of the matter is Maggies LOVE and NEED power. Which Maggies are you thinking about getting?

I started off with the MMG's and I was running 60WPC and quickly moved up to 110WPC. The 110 wpc was very good, but I could tell the MMG's wanted more. So I eventually purchased a couple of MC1000's and gave the Maggies 1000wpc. This is also when I decided to move up to the 1.7's.

The 1.7 seem very happy married to the MC1000's. (Still burning the 1.7's in)

I'm thinking of the 1.7's and if the VT100 can't drive them properly then I'm out of luck. Can't really afford another amp

[Sperandeo]

Originally Posted by Toobs

I'm thinking of the 1.7's and if the VT100 can't drive them properly then I'm out of luck. Can't really afford another amp

Why not try the MMG's first. The come with a 90 day full refund or upgrade path. This way there is no risk on your end. Make sure you love them first.

[SundayNiagara]

Originally Posted by Toobs

Thanks for the reply John. Now for another question:

Will my ARC VT100(100 wpc)tube amp be enough to power the Maggies?

My local dealer is Maggie authorized and I'm thinking of giving them an audition.

Remember, I know your room, you may need to re-configure it, but yes, the VT-100 will drive the Maggies nicely.

[Toobs]

Originally Posted by SundayNiagara

Remember, I know your room, you may need to re-configure it, but yes, the VT-100 will drive the Maggies nicely.

Mark
I haven't moved my ProAc's in the 14 years I've had them. I don't know how much re-configurig I could do. Do you mean closer together or closer to the wall? Please explain. I think for the price, these speakers are a bargain.

[JohnK]

There are many thoughts on that issue. The truth of the matter is Maggies LOVE and NEED power. Which Maggies are you thinking about getting?

That's the truth. I had, (still have), old SMG's. I ran them with an 80 wpc hybrid integrated (tube pre, solid state amp). They were OK but never great. Enter a 250 wpc solid state amp and just for fun, I dug the SMGs out of storage in the basement. What a difference!

Not sure about your amp - it would be good to take it to a dealer to audition, or as suggested, try the MMGa's at home.