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In Reply to: Magnepan Magneplanar CC1 Speakers posted by John Kotches on January 30, 2000 at 02:43:13:

try a Krell amp. You'll be astounded just how understandable those mumbles can be.
I didn't know it was a problem until I watched Private Ryan at my local audio store on their Maggie HT setup w/ Marantz MA300s (I think, they were the smaller monoblocks). I found it frustrating. I never knew Hanks mumbled?!
Anyhow, my home Maggie HT system doesn't do that. I've watched the same movie since. As far as I'm concerned, Krell was Saving Private system.

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Re: Magnepan Magneplanar CC1 Speakers John Kotches 19:32:59 01/30/00 (5)
I think you misunderstood my post. I was describing a LACK of
indiscernible mumbles from this speaker.
With on slight exception, that it lacks just a tad on the bottom of
some baritone and bass pitched men.
Regardless of which amp I use, it will be an issue, because of the
rolloff inherent in the speaker, and the fact that I'm crossed over
at 100Hz, where the -3dB point on the MG-CC1 is 150 or so Hz.
It's not the end of the world, but it is a minor shortcoming.
- Re: Magnepan Magneplanar CC1 Speakers Mart 20:26:13 01/30/00 (4)
  FWIW, I understood you the 1st time. It was my 1st impression too. That's why I bought one. Been there, done that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not discounting the speaker. I still love it. I'm just saying it gets better. Almost, wet dreams better.
  In fact, I've promised to buy my local dealer's demo for another & stack them with the 2 tweeters meeting. In that way, I can center the central image with an MTM configuration while supplying more surface area to increase its image. The current image size discrepancy with my MG2.7s is annoying. This ought to kill 2 birds with one stone & if the increased surface area happens to extend the bass into actually exhibiting some, so much the better.
  However, after much searching for an amp carting around my MGLR1, I tried a Krell KAV & never looked back. You wouldn't believe how much the XO attenuates until you check it out for yourself. It's not my intention to demean your system. It is my intention to recommend trying a Krell. Not buy, Listen. Just listen, & then tell me I'm full of it.
  - Re: Magnepan Magneplanar CC1 Speakers John Kotches 22:57:56 02/01/00 (3)
    Wish I had the $$$ to spend on the Krell amps. I lucked out to get
    my CC-1 at $200 used. So I can't complain too loudly.
    I am looking at more power for the whole HT, about 200w/8ohms, 400 into
    4... that should help from the current Marantz MA-500.....
    Leading candidate so far is the EAD Powermaster 1000 if/when it gets
    released.
    Thanks for your thoughts, they have been helpful misundestandings or not ;-)
    - $200, I'm there dude Mart 23:52:24 02/01/00 (2)
      any others?
      - Re: $200, I'm there dude John Kotches 00:06:35 02/03/00 (1)
        
        In Reply to: $200, I'm there dude posted by Mart on February 01, 2000 at 23:52:24:
        
        Sadly, there weren't. I was experiencing a very good "Audio Kharma"
        day. I was in a local haunt, ok it was Saturday Audio Exchange --
        I'd never been there before, looked up, and what did I see?
        The CC-1. Knowing I was going to build a home theater, I asked
        what they wanted for it, knowing full well right up the street it
        was $750. They wanted $200.
        Couldn't believe my luck. Got exactly what I wanted, saved over
        $500....
        Way cool.
        
        darn, I paid $500 for my used CC1 [nt Mart 15:05:20 02/03/00 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: $200, I'm there dude posted by John Kotches on February 03, 2000 at 00:06:35:

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