In Reply to: Lions and Tigers and Bears! posted by Beardy on December 5, 2023 at 18:40:23:
Having had MG-IIB's and now listening to T-IV's, it comes down to what you would prefer in terms of overall sound/stage. The IIIA's are going to have the top-end detail in the highs from the ribbons, where the I-D's will have better low-end and a larger stage due to the 3-panels/side. If you are willing to compromise the shimmer/brightness of the ribbons (or go to the expense of adding them) you would probably prefer I-D's.
I ran the ribbons only on my T-IV's in parallel with Carver ALS to get the top-end notes that the Carver ribbons don't do as well. There is a fair bit of highs that were either dull or not audible with a driver that rolls off at around 10k. It's just a matter of personal preference whether you feel the need to hear the highest highs. When one of my Magnepan ribbons failed, I noticed the loss of those highs when both were turned off, and yes I did want them back/operational again.
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