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.
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:
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:
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
- 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
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