slipknot1

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Magnepan MG1 rebuilds?
I spoke to the folks at Magnepan, and in fact, they no longer repair or rebuild the MGI. I have decided to attempt the task myself. I purchased the tweeter repair kit for the MGI and a new pair of socks for the panels.I have gleaned some repair/re... 
Innaugural DVD
How about a film entitled: Baraca. It was shot in 27 different countries around the world on 70mm film. It's a show piece rather than a movie in that it is scenes from around the world set to music and sound effects. Baraca translated roughly mean... 
Ambient / New Age Anyone?
TAS released a compilation CD a few years back (long since out of print), entitled Hearts of Space. Mainly a mix of Electronica and New Age. Very well produced. I also recommend Steve Reich's recording on the Private Music lable of a work called G... 
Tweak for Magnepan users
Rama,Thanks for the info, I'll look into the stands. It looks very promising.I also updated the external xo on my IIIa's with better components and it made a huge difference. 
Tweak for Magnepan users
Cwlondon : I have the wooden bases on them. They are currently sitting on the granite. Their mass keeps them from sliding around - but- I am kicking around the notion of putting cones on the bottoms of the Maggies, and putting the tips of the cone... 
Any feedback on the NY Audio Show NYH?
Really liked the Singer demo of the JM Grand Utopias/Lamm setup. best sound IMHO was the Wilson System 7. Largely due to the room and the care and coordination of the material. The integration of the sub with the WATTs was very good (those things ...