Amp Upgrade Advice


Recently decided to move up to Magnepan 3.7i's from my 1.7i's. Thinking about upgrading amp to go along with them.

I'm currently using a Threshold S/200. Relatively happy with it, but curious what else is out there. I've read enough about the benefits of getting north of 400 or 500 watts/channel into Maggies that I'd like to try that.

Budget would be around $6,500 (used or new).

If going new, I'm thinking:
  • Sanders Magtech
  • Bryston 4b3
If going used, I'm thinking:
  • Bryston 7b3 (or 14b3, seems like they perform pretty identically)
  • Pass Labs X250.8
  • Parasound JC1s

Any thoughts? I like the idea of getting a used 7b3 for approx the same price as a new 4b3, and still having 15+ years under warranty... Also curious about pass labs. Unfortunately it's a little harder to get a hold of used stuff to audition...

TIA

ps
the rest of my system:
  • Michell Orbe w/ SME V
  • Benz Micro Wood (low output)
  • Spectral DMC 10 preamp/phono
  • Threshold S/200
  • Magnepan 3.7i's

slazechko
Pass 250.8 would be the best all around choice for best reliability and sound quality.
Hi,

I second the Coda suggestion.

Had a CS with Maggie 3.6's and it sounded pretty good.

Thanks for listening,

Dsper
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Will definitely check out Pass x250.8 (local dealer has a used one in stock) and Coda. Sanders Magtech as well.
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