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Magnepan MG3.6R
56 reviews
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 4.68 of 5
MSRP: $ 4450.00
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Reviewed by:
jamesprichard
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
January 27, 2008Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.20 of 5,
5.00 votes
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Review 1 of 56
Price Paid:
$3800.00
from Stereo Unlimited Summary:
I am writing this review to let people know that mega solid state amps are not crucial to enjoying these excellent speakers. To be cliche', if you are reading this review, you know about these speakers, they sound wonderful.
In the beginning, I used 2 McIntosh 400 watt solid state power amps, mono blocked, one per channel. Sure, I had plenty of power to drive us out of the house, but something was missing from the sound. After a time, I started dabbling with vintage Fisher amplifiers and components. To make a long story short, I am now using two Fisher SA 300 tube amps, one per channel. These amps are conservatively rated @ app 35 watts per channel. I am using one per channel, which is giving me about 70 watts per channel, with lots of current due to the large transformers. The sound has vastly improved to a sweet sound that both my wife and I love. This is also greatly helped by using The Fisher 400CX-2 preamp, which made a huge difference over my McIntosh C 29. The volume now goes "loud enough". Strengths:
Sweet tube sound, very clear with no listener fatigue. You just know that it is right. Perfect for jazz and classical, good for rock, but not as good as jazz and classical. Weaknesses:
Will not go to deafening sound levels, possible lack of power on high volume heavy bass passages, but I don't need it to be very loud. Similar Products Used:
Only used box speakers and solid state amps. Panel speakers and tubes are the way to go, in my opinion.
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Reviewed by:
odaddyo
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
December 10, 2007Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
4.00 votes
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Review 2 of 56
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
I have used MANY different systems.... usually of world class components.
Recently I decided to just use an HT system. I chose the Halcro Pre/pro and amp combo.
I also tried many dynamic speakers... ranging in cost from 4k for the mains to 18k. Filling in the center/sub and surrounds from the same company.
Fed up with the holes in the sound stage using HT, I went with the Maggie setup, including the 3.6r as the Mains... CC3, MC1 for surrounds and JM Lab Sub Utopia BE for the .1 channel.
I am convinced this is not only a great system for music, but unbeatable for HT.
The opening scene in Passion of the Christ has to be heard to be believed. No other system envelops you as the Maggies do. The sound is magical.
My pre/pro is on the way back from getting upgraded to TrueHD and DTS-MA capable. I can't wait to hear my Blu-Ray movies on the Maggies in the lossless formats.
If you have space for these and want the best HT experience... this is a no brainer!!!
Strengths:
You are THERE.... right in the middle of the scene.
No holes in the HT soundstage.
Huge wall of sound.
Purity. Weaknesses:
You must get the tweaks from Dedicated Audio to get the sound right. Which adds only a couple hundred to the cost of the 3.6s. Similar Products Used:
Too may to list!
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Reviewed by:
tubes2you
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
March 16, 2007Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.73 of 5,
15.00 votes
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Review 3 of 56
Price Paid:
$3000.00
from Audiogon Summary:
Short and to the point! A wonderful speaker, the best I have owned to date. There are probably better out there but I am not looking for them at this time. Power amps do make a difference. Audio Research Corp. D 400 MKII is great... an ARC VT200 will make them sing, sing, sing. Don't short change yourself with infearior electronics. Get the best you can buy. Lager image and more delicate than the 1.6's. Strengths:
A wall of music, Detail galore, image layering, dynamic, smooth, comes close to live with acoustic insturment music. Correct timber. Great for Jazz , classical, and well recorded rock. Weaknesses:
large, they need the room to breath, low end not real strong, inefficient, tweeter can be a harsh with the wrong electronics or poor recordings, small sweet spot.
Not for everybody. Similar Products Used:
Regnar/Dahlquist DQ 10, Rogers LS3/5a, Magnepan 1.6
Current system:
Linn LP12/Ittock/Denon 103D/ARC PH3,
ARC LS25MKII
ARC VT200
ARC D400 MKII (sub woofer amp)
DIY Madisound 1259 (sub woofer pair)
Dahlquist DQLP-1 (low pass only)
Marantz 8260
Black Mountain XLR interconnect
Kimber Cable Hero
Analysis Pluss Oval 9
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Reviewed by:
paulwbranner
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
July 7, 2006Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review
3.29 of 5,
7.00 votes
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Review 4 of 56
Price Paid:
$3675.00
from The Listening Room Summary:
Since getting into the 3.6r, I tried different amps. First was the Ayre. Then came the ARC D400 MK ll. Now I am using 2 D400 MK ll. That's right, now it is mono blocks for me and mono blocks I will stay.
This is what reference is all about. If you here how Mags need current. That is the truth! I wasted G money on a amp before. Taken the wrong advice. Because of that, I will never shop there again. It's very important to know from the break, Mags need juice. The more the better. At first I used 200w into 4ohms. Then I doubled it to 400w into 4ohms, and now I am enjoying 800w into 4ohms! Each amp stores 600 joules and that is where it makes all the difference in the world. To have that much current in reserve is what the Mags need to really show what they can do.
Having said all that, it is very important to have mid to high level sources and a really good system of cable. Yes cable is a system within itself.
Please feel free to send a email for suggestions and if you are in the Northern VA area I will tell you the dealer to stay away from. I wouldn't dog him that bad to put him in print.....Yes I will.......The Gifted Listener! Strengths:
This is reference. Nothing less! Weaknesses:
Magnepan should offer upgrades. Stands, Crates, Crossovers, etc.
Polo Shirts and Key chains wouldn't be bad idea! Similar Products Used:
Martain Logan
Apogee
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Rating
Reviewed by:
paulwbranner
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
February 9, 2006Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5,
8.00 votes
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Review 5 of 56
Price Paid:
$3675.00
from The Listening Room Summary:
This is a follow up review. I since upgraded my amplifier. Now I have a Audio Research D400 MKII. I used Ayre products in the past and was very happy with the performance. Unfortunately it didn't have enough juice to move the Mags with authority. Well that's what the MKII does.
My listening experience is on a whole new level. Now my sessions last till midnight. Every night!
The Mags need current. The more the better.I went from 200/watts at 4 ohms to 400/watts at 4 ohms. The difference is significant. All I can say is, if you are thinking about getting the 3.6r, consider amps with at least 300/watts into 4 ohms.
One more thing all amps are not made the same. My MKII produces 60 amps and stores over 600 joules of energy. Not many amps can do that. Even in the 10k range. Any questions please contact me. I can give the skinny on how match the best electronics within a moderate budget. Finally I must add my opinion about reviews. It seems that there are some people who are totally out of the loop when it comes to the 3.6rs. If there are over 90% in favor of the 3.6rs, then it is safe to assume these are excellent loudspeakers. So if one or even two decide to write not in favor of the 3.6rs, then believe me, they are out of the loop!!! Strengths:
see review Weaknesses:
none Similar Products Used:
see review
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