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In Reply to: RE: NAD T748 enough power for magnepan MMG? posted by zdog on August 25, 2014 at 09:58:08
Zdog, I know it is a challenge. Still, finding the right mix of features at the right price can be most fun when resources are limited. Like Slapshot, I got into the MMGs (and back into audio) with tight resources. The fun is not over yet.
If you are intent on doing this, keep searching. Check with us as many times as you need to. Some of us are available via email also. As long as you are doing your end of the effort (searching and learning), many here will be most supportive.
One other thing may be of importance at this stage. What type of room -- and location within -- will the Maggies "see"? I'll leave it to others to expand on it but, believe me, this could make a whale of a difference. Feel free to add a sketch.
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Thanks JBen!
I don't think you want to hear about my room setup...I won't have any dedicated area, and the Magnepans (if I get them) will have to "blend" into my living room. Hardwood floors, furniture...worst case scenario.
I will keep looking into amp/HT options. I suspect that using more moderately powered receiver with my 130W Rotel amp to drive the fronts, I could get some good sound out the Maggie's, and maybe power the ML scenarios as rear speakers.
I have always been a stereo nerd, but don't really understand a lot of the finer points, so it's fun learning.
Anyways, thanks again. I'll check back when I get something set up.
cheers!
LOL! My point, exactly. The minute you mentioned 5.1, I figured you would likely not have a dedicated room for audio. I have the same situation, and so do many here. The HT system requirements may throw a monkey wrench, or not. It may actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise in some cases. It certainly was my case, after I found ways to take advantage of it.Yes, if you can keep the Rotel for the MMG, you would be fine. I thought you had to sell it. I have heard some low-powered Rotel amps driving MMGs in less-than-ideal room situations and still managing to create a soundstage. With 130w/ch at 8ohms, a Rotel's beefy power supply could help to make the MMGs deliver some very, very decent goodies.
Edits: 08/26/14
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