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Chris
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Magnepan Mods Dec 30, 2020 16:17:22 GMT -5

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Post by Chris on Dec 30, 2020 16:17:22 GMT -5

So, my mind has revolved around to more tweeks I can apply to my cherished Magnepan LRS speakers.

Today, I got some Ceramic FB 3 amp fuses for my LRS Tweeter. It may be expectation bias, but it does seem to improve the sound. More air there as they say. I also ordered some copper tube to potentially bypass the fuse altogether. I know this is potentially dangerous (blown tweeter), but curiosity will probably get the better of me.

I also ordered some parts for another cool mod that I will reveal. I may do a video in the new year to cover all this.

I know there are a few of you in the group that run Maggies. What are the mods you've tried and your results?

Last Edit: Dec 31, 2020 11:57:18 GMT -5 by Chris

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Magnepan Mods Dec 30, 2020 16:24:30 GMT -5

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Post by larrys on Dec 30, 2020 16:24:30 GMT -5

Magnerisers on my 3.7i's. They also come with jumpers to replace the ones Magnepan provides. Bass seems more solid and image wider and deeper after Magneriser installation. I attribute that mostly to the Magnerisers themselves. Considering getting Magnerisers for my 1.7i's.

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Magnepan Mods Dec 30, 2020 17:02:07 GMT -5

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Post by sailor on Dec 30, 2020 17:02:07 GMT -5

When I rebuilt my Maggy 3.3a's years ago the fuse debate was rampant on AudioAsylum. My main helper on AA was a fellow named AndyR from Australia. He convinced me that the best fuse was no fuse, and I ran my Maggies for four years the last couple with 200 watt Hurricanes and would play very loud at times with never a problem. The Maggy 3.3a's had the ribbon tweeter which was considered delicate. Never had a problem.