We caught up with the new Magneplanar LRS ('Little Ribbon Speaker') at The Bristol Hi-Fi Show earlier in the year and, as an appetiser to the USA-based brand, the LRS really still delivers the 'real' Magnepan sound for under £1,000.
The LRS is a full-range quasi-ribbon speaker that was created from the ground up to give you a pretty good idea what to expect from the brand's flagship 20.7 or 30.7 models as it produces a claimed frequency response of 50 -20 kHz.
It was designed using high-end electronics and monoblocks, so while it will still perform nicely with an integrated amp, its 86dB sensitivity really needs some high-end, high-current amplification for the best results.
Magnepan states:
Once you have tried a Magneplanar in your home, we know that the probability is high that you will be a life-long Maggie enthusiast.
The Magnepan LRS is available now in natural or black solid oak, dark cherry trim with off-white, grey or black fabric, for £995.
Additionally, if you choose to subsequently move up to one of the larger Magnepan speakers within a year of purchase, you'll receive credit from Magnepan's UK distributor Decent Audio for your traded-in speakers.
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