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Ayre V5xe vs. Modwright KWA 150

I've been researching amps for my Montana XPs' and I currently have a W4S 500 watt ICE amp that's left over from powering Maggie 20.1s'. The Montanas dont require that much power as they have a 92db rating into 4 ohms. So I have narrowed it down to these two. Are they basically equal amps, or does one clearly outshine the other? Please, any comments are appreciated, even if you think of another amp or if I should just keep the ICE amp. Thanks!
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"...and I currently have a W4S 500 watt ICE amp that's left over from powering Maggie 20.1s'. The Montanas dont require that much power "

Firstly I wonder what happenned to Maggie 20.1? The ICE based amplifiers do not perform well when speaker impedance is reactive - as all ribbon Maggies are.

Secondly, you left W4S amp so you like it. While its more powerful then both Ayre or Modwright - power cannot hurt your speakers and if you like it then stick with it.

Cheers
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