I don't have Maggies (used to though) and I have heard good things about pairing with Innersound amps. I would also look at the latest incarnation of Ampzilla amps. Check in with Al Sekela over at Audio Asylum for more useful commentary than I am able to provide.
Best amp for $2000-3000
I have finally saved enough money for a new system. I think I'm 99% decided on the Magnepan 3.6's as speakers. I am looking for recommendations on the following:
Amp - $2000-3000. I like the Odyssey Extreme Mono's or the Innersound ESL.....but I'm open to suggestions.
Preamp - I currently have an old Perreaux SM2 Preamp -- is this good enough?
CD - I currently have a Sony CDP-990 with an optical out. Should I just add a
DAC to this?
DAC - Looking at the Benchmark DAC-1 or a used Muse 2
Sub - narrowed it down to REL, Sunfire or Velodyne.
Speakers - Maggie 3.6's -- unless someone can twist my arm to listen to something else.
Any thoughts are welcome!!
Thanks,
Mike
Amp - $2000-3000. I like the Odyssey Extreme Mono's or the Innersound ESL.....but I'm open to suggestions.
Preamp - I currently have an old Perreaux SM2 Preamp -- is this good enough?
CD - I currently have a Sony CDP-990 with an optical out. Should I just add a
DAC to this?
DAC - Looking at the Benchmark DAC-1 or a used Muse 2
Sub - narrowed it down to REL, Sunfire or Velodyne.
Speakers - Maggie 3.6's -- unless someone can twist my arm to listen to something else.
Any thoughts are welcome!!
Thanks,
Mike
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Forgot to mention the ICE based amps such as the Rowland 201. EVS is bringing an amp to the market that should be good as well. |