EXPIRED For Sale Magnepan 1.7 modified Floorstanding Loudspeakers

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For sale: Magnepan 1.7 speakers upgraded with premium Mundorf Gold in oil and Evo oil capacitors, meticulously matching the original specifications. These upgrades have dramatically enhanced their sound quality, delivering heightened transparency and clarity. Initially planning to create an external crossover box, I found the speakers' transformed sound so captivating after precise point-to-point soldering of the capacitors that further modifications became unnecessary. Additionally, I replaced the stock binding posts with high-quality gold-plated pure copper posts from Hificollective in the UK, a $120 AUD investment.

The modified Magnepan 1.7 speakers are renowned for their transparent sound signature and captivating mid-range, characteristic of panels and Magnepans. I enjoy listening to dynamic soundtracks by Hans Zimmer such as Dune2, The Last Samurai, and Batman, jazz  as well as Yo-Yo Ma concerts. The modified 1.7s excel in presenting this genre music with expansive scale, deep soundstage, and remarkable musicality, making them a gateway to exceptional performances.

To truly appreciate how capable these speakers are, I recommend a personal audition. 

Upstream I have a DCS network bridge as a streamers into a Lampizator DAC and Audionote M2 preamp and 40w EL34 monoblocks driving the Maggies.  I have also used a Fosi V3 to good effect for more casual listening.

Additional Note: I invested $700 in capacitor parts purchased from Soundlabs Melbourne to ensure the highest quality components for this upgrade. Having auditioned many conventional box speakers in the $10,000 to $25,000 range, I find that they cannot match the scale and transparency presented by these panels.