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Magnepan SMGa Floorstanding Loudspeakers If I had enough space, I’d have seven listening rooms at home but unfortunately, I don’t so these need to go to a new home! Can Audition! now that the ad is posted it won’t let me update that you can audition them no dramas! Condition: Very Good Payment Method: EFT, Cash in Pick Up Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Rocket Rod 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,100 Date: April 18, 20251 yr
This A$1,100 asking price for the used Magnepan SMGA in very_good condition is a fair deal, sitting just below the median of A$1,125 from our recent AUD comparable listings. It lands comfortably between the 25th percentile (A$815) and the 75th percentile (A$1,176), making it a solid value for a well-maintained set rather than a bargain or an ambitious overprice.
The SMGA is a beloved entry-level magneto-static panel known for its wide dispersion and surprisingly open midrange, delivering that signature airy sound without the boxiness of conventional drivers. At this price point, you’re getting a proven performer that excels in vocals and acoustic music, and the “very_good” condition suggests minimal wear on the critical ribbon elements. With no red flags in the listing and a price aligned with the market, this is a genuine buying opportunity for anyone wanting to try ribbon tech without breaking the bank.
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Founded in 1969 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, by engineer Jim Winey, Magnepan emerged from his dissatisfaction with electrostatic speakers during his time at 3M. Seeking a superior alternative, Winey invented the Magneplanar—a thin-film magnetic driver that rivaled electrostats without their limitations. Bootstrapped with funds from friends and family, the family-owned company has remained American-made, now led by Winey's son Mark from a 50,000-square-foot facility, upholding over five decades of planar innovation.
Magnepan specializes exclusively in planar magnetic loudspeakers, from compact Mini Maggies to towering flagships like the 3.7i. These full-range or hybrid panels eschew traditional cones for quasi-ribbon and true-ribbon drivers, delivering expansive soundstages and lifelike transients. The lineup avoids amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing solely on speakers that demand high-current amplification to thrive.
Positioned as a high-end niche leader, Magnepan commands reverence among audiophiles for neutral voicing, room-filling dispersion, and value that outpaces competitors dollar-for-dollar. Handcrafted in the USA with domestic parts—"Made in America. Sold in China"—its panels offer unmatched transparency at premium prices, cementing a legacy as the pinnacle of planar magnetic reproduction for discerning listeners worldwide.
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