In Reply to: Magnepan 3.6r amp selection posted by 1scienceguy on January 23, 2012 at 18:44:04:
So, 1scienceguy - get an answer yet? :) We LOVE to talk about amps!
I ascribe to a non-popular thought process: namely, any decent amp, driven to non-clipping levels, will sound identical or very very nearly identical (usually slight rolloff, .1-.2db, at high frequencies). The limiting factors by far are the speakers, placement, and room interaction. The speaker will 'mangle' the source far more than the electronics.
For a little rerading on the differences between amps, I have found these articles to be very good: http://sound.westhost.com/articles.htm
under "Aplification" and also "General Information" - AB and ABX testing of amps.
In your situation, I would recommend using your existing amps for some time and enjoying them. Their limiting factor will be how loud they can go - I don't know the exact specs, but looks like at least 200w bridged? I do suggest test the DC offset of each amp while you are connecting things, make sure they are still healthy. I have to buy diapers and pay the mortgage as well, this is a hobby which cannot eat too much of my disposable income...
The good news is that quality watts have never been so cheap. There are incredible deals on hi-po (mostly pro) amps, i.e. Crown, QSC, etc. I am driving my 1.7's with a QSC GX3. Another fellow has a monster Crown driving Tymp's. Generally the only drawback is the fan - some models are noisier than others.
Best of luck and enjoy the 3.6's!!
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