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Amp for Mirage M1 Si's??

Picked up a pair of M1's and am wondering what might
be the best amp for around $500-$1000 or so.
They are very power hungry it seems. I have a 200 W/PC
integrated that by itself is on the warmer side of nuetral
and these M1's seem to still be a little under powered (83db)
and on the darker laid back side. What would give these
some sparkle & kick?
I like the overall potential of these to pursue the
right amp.
Room is 20x20x12

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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jonnyblaze
12 posts
 
I paired my M1's with a Classe CA200. I liked the sound. Its about 1000 bucks for one. I thought the classe was warm and detailed and had enough power for the mirages.
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robr45
319 posts
 
Spikes were definitely standard and bundled from Mirage.

The best sound I hav ever heard was M1si driven by a CJ EV2000. Unfortunately the Evolution 2k is out of your price range but the mf series is not.

I have to admit that the class d recc makes a ton of sense too.
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bud1451
1 posts
 
I have a pair of M1si, try the Rotel RB-1090 380watts. I used this combo for about one year with great results, then upgraded to the Bryston 7bsst2 with even better results, but also a large price increase. Dollar for dollar the Rotel RB-1090 is a excellent amp for the $1000 range used, it can not be beat for the price.
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polywoofer
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I have gone through quite a few amps with my M-1's. Adcom 565's,Bel Cantos,Parasound,a few different ice amps, and a Proceed HPA2 which is driving them now and they sound just wonderful..again its what sounds best to you...but a fun ride getting there...
knghifi
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I had a pair of M3si many many moons ago and I drove them with an Adcom GFA-555 and then a Krell KSA100s with very excellent results.

These are very power hungry speakers so if I was looking for an amp now, I would investigate class D ... probably best ROI.
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