I am back in a relationship with Maggie(s)

Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith Posts: 764
edited March 2014 in Speakers
I sold my Maggie MMG's a few years ago because I "kind of" loved them but got frustrated with trying to make them work with outboard crossovers, different stands, different big amps, different placements, different subwoofers. Finally got tired of having to sit in one exact spot, with my head almost in a vise, to have them sound good.

I missed them. Kind of like a weird, high maintenance girlfriend that that was great when things were great, but fussy, tempermental, and exhausting to be with at all other times.

So I bought some used local MMG's Sunday and brought them home and hooked them up in my modest living room system: Eastern Electric Min/Max Pre Adcom GFA-535 II (supposed to be WAY too underpowered fro MMG's @60wpc) NAD CD with a Keces DAC and no-namo 12 ga.speaker wire.

The used MMG's appear to be stock except they have aftermarket vertical/raised stands.

WOW, just WOW ! Audio-boner.

Going through all my music again.

Why better this time?
Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2014
    WOW, just WOW ! Audio-boner.

    Bongyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2014
    ......no-namo 12 ga.speaker wire.


    I have never heard of this brand before. How do they compare to MIT, Douglas Cables, and the rest?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    edited March 2014
    Oh, wake up Maggie I think I've got something to say to you
    It's late September and I really should be back at school...

    They're not bad, them thar Magnepans/Magneplanars...

    you want some trophy-spouse type of loudspeakers, in terms of the 'high maintenance' vibe? Get a pair of Quad ESL-57s (or a pair of "Heritage" Klipsch - e.g., the LaScalas).
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ......no-namo 12 ga.speaker wire.


    I have never heard of this brand before. How do they compare to MIT, Douglas Cables, and the rest?

    They have wire in them.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2014
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    They have wire in them.

    LOL... That would be about the only thing.

    Congrats on the Maggies btw. I know I miss having them around.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited March 2014
    Don't go pokin' anyones eye out with that thing.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Bongyoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo

    Bowwww...Chikka....Bowww...Bowwww.....
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2014
    Congrats and try not to poke anything through those panels...
    Jake
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    "Maggie" relationships are weird.

    Some say they are better stood up straight vs. laid back.

    Some like the fabric socks off, some prefer them left on.

    Some say they are better after they loosen up a bit with age.

    Some say they are actually better turned around backwards.

    Uhhhhh....I think I had better stop right now....
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2014
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    "Maggie" relationships are weird.

    Some say they are better stood up straight vs. laid back.

    Some like the fabric socks off, some prefer them left on.

    Some say they are better after they loosen up a bit with age.

    Some say they are actually better turned around backwards.

    Uhhhhh....I think I had better stop right now....



    I think they sound best when bent over...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • SupraFT1
    SupraFT1 Posts: 9
    edited March 2014
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Why better this time?
    Because your listening skill improved.
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  • SupraFT1
    SupraFT1 Posts: 9
    edited March 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I think they sound best when bent over...
    That is so funny.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    .....must...resist urge....to mess with.........perfectly good speakers....that.....sound........nice............
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    I have only had them for less than two days....AAAARRRRRGHHHHHHH...
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited March 2014
    I recommend a pair of these... one for each speaker.:lol:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited March 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I recommend a pair of these... one for each speaker.:lol:

    Always practice "safe listening".
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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