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    Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    I'm not sure how long the Magnepan 20.7's have been shipping, but I'm curious if anyone has any insight on updates to that model. I know technology trickled down to the i improvements as in the 3.7i and 1.7i.

    Ray, I know you have a pair. Please tell me what you love about them.

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    uh oh....I know what that means.

    P.S. I THINK they came out in 2013...but my memory is a little foggy.
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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    uh oh....I know what that means.

    P.S. I THINK they came out in 2013...but my memory is a little foggy.

    .. Mike, that was cd's!

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    I owned Magnepan 3.7's for one year and when properly set up, they are excellent speakers. I have done lengthy auditions of the 20.7 and they are on an entirely different level. When set up properly, they deliver world class sound, actually some of the best sound I've ever heard. The soundstage is huge and piano and vocals are sublime. At a price under $15K, they are one of the greatest values in high-end audio and one of my favorite speakers. The 20.7's require a lot of space. They need to be adequately spaced from the front wall, side walls and ceiling to bring out their full potential. Large cabinetry sitting behind the speakers can adversely impact the sound. Much more finicky in set up than the Revel Salon 2 for instance but well worth it if you have the space.

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Thank you Ken.
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    I continue to be amazed at the 20.7 ART/GAT trio. To me, these provide by far and away the most enjoyable musical experience I've ever enjoyed at home.
    Short of a tweak here and there, I don't know what I'd do to improve things short of spending a ton of $$.

    The 20.7s are of course huge and do require some careful positioning, but once set they are simply astounding IMO.

    I've not heard anything relating to newer model(s) or updates the the 20.7s. I thought I'd read somewhere that the essence of the 3.7 to 3.7i update was already incorporated in the 20.7s.
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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Rayooo View Post
    I though I'd read somewhere that the essence of the 3.7 to 3.7i update was already incorporated in the 20.7s.
    I can confirm that this is true, it was stated directly by Magnepan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio.bill View Post
    I can confirm that this is true, it was stated directly by Magnepan.
    Great thanks! I'd think that packing and shipping a pair of 20.7s back for an update would be out of the question anyway!
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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Thank you so much Ray! I know how much you love the combo and it got me thinking. Once in a while I think about selling the ART monos (we all know that I have too much gear), I am not sure that I can do it because I love how they sound. What's 16 power tubes and 6 input tubes to achieving audio bliss. A friend got me thinking about the Maggies again (for fun) and YOU immediately came to mind. I know how happy you are with your system. Maybe a road trip in in order? We'll have to talk.
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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Quote from the Magnepan website:

    Rumors of a 20.7i — While we do not discuss the specifics of product changes, one of the features of the 3.7i and 1.7i is a "trickle down" from the 20.7.
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    I sure hope there isn't an update in the works. My 20.7s arrive in about 3-4 weeks and I don't want to ship those back!

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    I sure hope there isn't an update in the works. My 20.7s arrive in about 3-4 weeks and I don't want to ship those back!
    Congratulations Darrin! Wow! You've been quiet on this one. See, great minds think alike. I can't wait to get your opinion.
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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Congrats Darrin! I've owned 5 pairs of Maggie's. I'm a HUGE fan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    I sure hope there isn't an update in the works. My 20.7s arrive in about 3-4 weeks and I don't want to ship those back!
    Congratulations! Enjoy them, I know I do!
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    Fantastic Speaker.... I sent mine to a family member so I can visit. If there is any high end product that remotely approaches a "Value", Maggies are it...
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    Thx everybody - sorry I thought I had let the cat out of the bag on buying the 20.7s on my post about selling my Magicos. Definitely always wanting to share my updates here with my audio family.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Congratulations Darrin! Wow! You've been quiet on this one. See, great minds think alike. I can't wait to get your opinion.
    Joe - it would be so cool to own the same pair of speakers as my audio hero at the same time. I got white on silver - ordered through Pearl Audio in Portland.

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    Thank you so much Darrin. It would be awesome !!!

    Those will look great.

    I must have missed it or did not realize where you were going, speaker-wise. It's funny how we circle around similar gear. I think I have the two perfect amps for the Maggies Bryston 28's and ART monos. I need to really give it thought. I've always wanted to own a pair.



    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    Joe - it would be so cool to own the same pair of speakers as my audio hero at the same time. I got white on silver - ordered through Pearl Audio in Portland.
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    "JOE!".... you won't like them

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post


    Thank you so much Darrin. It would be awesome !!!

    Those will look great.

    I must have missed it or did not realize where you were going, speaker-wise. It's funny how we circle around similar gear. I think I have the two perfect amps for the Maggies Bryston 28's and ART monos. I need to really give it thought. I've always wanted to own a pair.
    Those are great amps for the Maggies. Lots of current.

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Magtech = Magnepan ......

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    Hi Darrin,

    What's the lead time on a pair, delivered ?


    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    Joe - it would be so cool to own the same pair of speakers as my audio hero at the same time. I got white on silver - ordered through Pearl Audio in Portland.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

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    NAD C 658 streamer.

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    Re: Magnepan 20.7 - Any planned or rumored updates coming? ...

    I'm curious, what do you guys consider great amp matches for Maggie's? I had Carver, Mc and others. Mc was really good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Hi Darrin,

    What's the lead time on a pair, delivered ?
    I was told 4 weeks or so. They cashed my check about 1-2 weeks ago. Anyone want my S5 for $18K?

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    I will report on how the modified marantz ma9S2 monos sound with them.

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    As far as amps that drive Magnepans well, I power my 3.7i speakers with a Rowland 625 amp and the combination is effortlessly dynamic and inherently musical.

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    Never understood all the praise for Maggies until I heard them driven by Magtech.

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    Last edited by joeinid; September 5, 2015 at 11:21 PM.
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    you don't say...



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    Quote Originally Posted by Rayooo View Post
    I've not heard anything relating to newer model(s) or updates the the 20.7s. I thought I'd read somewhere that the essence of the 3.7 to 3.7i update was already incorporated in the 20.7s.
    I heard or read the exact same thing. The "i" update was already in the 20.7. The issue with the 3.7 that necessitated the 3.7i was inadequate bass response. Unless you played them at very high volume the bass ribbons would never break in. Consequently, very weak bass. This is what happened to me. The bass ribbons in the 3.7i are looser out of the box and bass response is dramatically improved. There may be some other minor hardware tweaks as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Thank you so much Ray! I know how much you love the combo and it got me thinking. Once in a while I think about selling the ART monos (we all know that I have too much gear), I am not sure that I can do it because I love how they sound. What's 16 power tubes and 6 input tubes to achieving audio bliss. A friend got me thinking about the Maggies again (for fun) and YOU immediately came to mind. I know how happy you are with your system. Maybe a road trip in in order? We'll have to talk.

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