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In Reply to: Waiting on MMG delivery and have a few questions... posted by osuhog on March 19, 2007 at 14:03:34:
>First, I will be driving them with a Karman Kardon AVR-340. I do have a powerful pro amp waiting in the wings (Behringer EP-2500) if I decide this isn’t enough power, so I should be set in that department.<I don't think either of those are good options. If you like the speakers, give them better power.
Oz
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Congrats on your modded MMG purchase. I did some looking at your receiver and it does not appear to be rated for 4-ohm speaker loads. Your EP-2500 should handle it with ease though. It's a good thing the H/k has preouts. At 10 times the H/K's power tho', the EP2500 will definately be more dynamic.Before stressing-out on whether the EP-2500 will sound "good enough", give it a try and see. If you like the sound but the fan noise is a problem, there are easy solutions for that.
If you decide to stay with the EP2500, don't discount the effect of quality plugs on the power cord to improve an amp's sound.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. The fan noise of the 2500 is a non-issue. All of my equipment is in the next room over, behind my screen. My equipment stack is actually about 4' behind my right speaker, right on the other side of the wall and in that corner. No noise to deal with and nothing lighting up the room! :)That room is kind of a computer/excersise/play/junk room. :)
Thanks for the reply Ricky. Yeah, I figure I will most likely use the amp, and not the receiver. The 2500 sounds great on my current DIY speakers, so I'm almost certain it will work for me with the Maggies.
The amp in another room is even better than a low noise fan! I do recommend a better power cord/plugs for your EP2500. The stock PC is definately "lowest-bidder" stuff. The Behringer amps are transparent enough and Maggies (even MMG's) are revealing enough to reveal improvements in this area.Definately keep us posted on how it sounds when you get things running.
P.S. Behind your speakers..DIFFUSION is your friend. Start planning that now ;^) .
Any amp used to drive ANY Maggie must be stable into a 4-Ohm load. The only H-K receivers I know of rated for 4-Ohm loads are the 3380 and 3480 2-channel receivers. I used a 3480 with my MMGs and the 150 wpc at 4 Ohms handled them well.
Henry
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