Maggie 2.7 QR's heading my way

Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith Posts: 764
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I just bought a pair of Magneplanar 2.7 QR's to replace my current MMG's.

Should I go ahead and sleep at night, or just stay awake in anticipation until they actually get here?

I have owned two pairs of MMG's and one pair of MG-II's, but I have never actually heard a set of big Maggies side by side with the "little" MMG's to compare.

Just wondering from people who have already traded up, or down, or both ways.
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: 25,416
    You will enjoy the upgrade, but won't be truly happy until you get the 3.6r, or the 20.1
    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

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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    .....down......periscope......
    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: 25,416
    lol... I started with MMG's then went to MG20's... The ribbon tweeter in the 3.6 is pure sonic bliss, and why I mentioned them. The MMG is the gateway drug, and the 2.7 is really just a bigger MMG. The ribbon tweeter is when the real magic begins.
    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
    I thought I was happy for about 2 minutes (2:29-2:27), but I bet you are right. I will probably be needing me some of that ribbon tweeter crack when I gather the fund-age.
    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: 25,416
    Not trying to be a buzzkill... ENJOY those speakers! It is just that I understand the progression of the audiophilia disease all to well.

    There is no cure, just sonic bliss.
    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
    Nooshinjohn:.... Buzz not killed.
    I am sure you are just laughing with me, not at me.
    If the chase were ever done with, we would probably be bored and tempted to do worse things.
    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: 25,416
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Nooshinjohn:.... Buzz not killed.
    I am sure you are just laughing with me, not at me.
    If the chase were ever done with, we would probably be bored and tempted to do worse things.

    You are correct on all counts sir. If you need help getting the best from them, let me know. I worked @Magnepan as a kid in high school for a couple summers, and have owned a couple pairs over the years...

    Enjoy the music!
    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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