I've used a luxman R117 receiver(160w/ch and stable at 2ohms) with my 1.6 maggies. It should cost $250-325 on Ebay etc. and will be more than enough for MMG's. The luxman M117 amp ($350-450) is probably overkill at 200w/ch. A used Classe CAP151 integrated would also work well ($1000). I suspect all you really need for MMG's is a luxman R115 receiver (75w/ch at 8 ohms and stable to 2 ohms) and it will only cost $150-200 (as much as a good pair of interconnects) to try out. These luxman receivers have excellent tuners and a CD bypass switch for more direct sound. I had to spend 5-10 times as much to get better sound with my lector zoe pre-amp and innersound esl amp for my larger speakers.
Amplifier for Magnepan MMG
Hi all,
I just today picked up a lightly used pair of Magnepan MMGs. I'm absolutely FLOORED by these speakers. I have on issue though. My current amplifier, the Onix SP3 MKII, is fabulous but I fear clipping if I drive these to high volumes (I've not experienced this yet at my low volumes, but I want to avoid it all together). At any rate, I'm considering a new integrated amplifier to replace this one. All tube isn't an option at my price point (<$550 used) but hybrid may be. So far I'm considering the Jolida 1501RC, Cambridge 640A v3, and the Rotel RA-1062. All are highly reviewed, but would have historically been a good match for the MMGs? I can find a lot of info for amps for these, but most are currently out of my price range (give me a break, I'm in college!). I've got no problem with an amp/preamp combo, but it would still need to fall into my price category.
I just today picked up a lightly used pair of Magnepan MMGs. I'm absolutely FLOORED by these speakers. I have on issue though. My current amplifier, the Onix SP3 MKII, is fabulous but I fear clipping if I drive these to high volumes (I've not experienced this yet at my low volumes, but I want to avoid it all together). At any rate, I'm considering a new integrated amplifier to replace this one. All tube isn't an option at my price point (<$550 used) but hybrid may be. So far I'm considering the Jolida 1501RC, Cambridge 640A v3, and the Rotel RA-1062. All are highly reviewed, but would have historically been a good match for the MMGs? I can find a lot of info for amps for these, but most are currently out of my price range (give me a break, I'm in college!). I've got no problem with an amp/preamp combo, but it would still need to fall into my price category.
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