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RE: Amplifier for 1.7/ 3.7 magnepans

Posted by Mike K on January 7, 2017 at 08:41:47:
I cannot speak for the Rogue amps you mention, but my experience has
been nothing but positive.

Magnepans do VERY well with tube amps.

Maggies require a LOT of power; it's almost impossible to provide
too much power; and providing them with adequate power from a tube amp
can get very expensive. You have a big room, so you're going to need
a LOT of amplifier power.

A lot of people utilize a tube preamp and a solid state power amp as a
cost effective alternative. I've no experience with high quality ss
amps, but there are the usual suspects: Ayre, Pass, Boulder, Rowland,
Bryston, and many others. A rogue preamp and the latest Bryston
4B-series amplifier should provide adequate amplification.

Do NOT underpower your maggies. You will regret it.

Good luck. I recommend the 3.7s over the 1.7s for a room your size.

I think you will like what you hear.