The electronics were almost entirely from Bryston


 

Date: 2010-01

 

Amplification was multiple Bryston 28B-SST2 stereo power amps, and the preamp-processor was a Bryston SP 2. For a digital source Magnepan used an older Esoteric SACD/CD player.

One of the more anticipated product introductions from this year’s CES was actually held at T.H.E. Show.

Magnepan introduced the replacement for the long-praised MG1.6 with its new MG1.7. While it looks very similar, there are some significant changes that make the MG1.7 an even greater value.

The electronics were almost entirely from Bryston. Amplification was multiple Bryston 28B-SST2 stereo power amps, and the preamp-processor was a Bryston SP 2. For a digital source Magnepan used an older Esoteric SACD/CD player.The MG1.7 looks like another classic speaker for Magnepan, and one that might have as long a run as its predecessor. The new MG1.7 was a worthwhile wait.