Magnepan MG 20.1 User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase. The Magneplanar® MG20.1

loudspeaker was conceived and designed for perfectionists. One of the most
revealing loudspeakers made, the MG20.1 will provide outstanding music
reproduction when used With high quality components.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Your Magneplanar MG20.1 speaker system consists of a pair of mirror-

imaged, Fabric and wood trimmed panels, labeled "1'' and "2'' (for identification).
Each panel Contains one, five-foot long ribbon tweeter and one, mid/bass
planar-magnetic driver. The Planar-magnetic driver consists of a quasi ribbon
midrange section and a bass section, employing opposing magnet plates. The
MG20.1's can be bi-amplified or bi-wired. The midrange to treble crossover
components are housed in the speaker panel and are non- defeatable.

For single amplifier operation, a passive external crossover is supplied.

3. ACCESSORY CARTON CONTENTS

4 - Speaker Support Feet
8 - Speaker Support Bolts
2 - 3 Amp Normal Blow Fuses (Tweeter)
2 - 5 Amp Normal Blow Fuses (Midrange)
4 - Wooden Handles
50 -Black Ribbon Tweeter Mounting Screws
2 - Speaker Emblems
1 - Allen Wrench
2 - 1 Ohm Resistors

4. IMPORTANT PRECAUTION
The foil element in the ribbon tweeter is quite fragile. Handle them with extreme
care when removing them from the carton. DO NOT remove the protective strip
from the ribbon until the MG20.1 is fully assembled and the tweeters are
installed.

RUPTURED RIBBON ELEMENTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE

WARRANTY.

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