Norbert Christmann's Magnepan MG2.5/R System

My System:

• Magnepan MG2.5/R’s which have recently been factory refurbished and brought to original factory spec.
• Conrad Johnson PV-10A tube preamp
• Conrad Johnson MF2250 solid-state main amplifier
• Musical fidelity A3 CD player
• DBX 1215 graphic equalizer
• Systemdek XII turntable with a Sumiko blue point cartridge
• dual Powervar isolation transformer power conditioners
• Venhause silver interconnects throughout
• Kimber TC4 biwire speaker cables

    This system is in my 11'D×15'D×8'H paneled concrete basement.   The speakers are about 8 ft apart and toed in about three inches with the tweeters to the outside.   I have not yet finished it and some room treatment may be in order.   The imaging with this system is very good and is certainly superior to any other system I have owned.   The system has great extension especially in the high end.   The bass is adequate for most applications, but leaves a bit to be desired where bass and HT is concerned.   There are some minor standing waves.   This is where room treatments will come in handy.

    Over all I must say I really love the Maggies.   The 2.5R's have served me well and I must say that after having auditioned the 3.6R’s that I do still prefer the 2.5R's they seem to have better bass extension, and in my opinion are also smoother in the higher frequencies.   Although this is a subjective opinion as I have not had the opportunity to audition the 3.6R's in my listening room.