There is no $1500 amp that can drive 1.7s effectively. The only thing near that price is a Musical Fidelity M5si Integrated. What your system needs as it stands now is a good preamp. I cannot under emphasize this.
best amp for a Maggy 1.7i
I am looking for the most detailed amp for a 1.7i under $1,500.
The amp will be between the 1.7i and a Topping d70s. I use the d70s to control the volume.
The d70s is fed by a Bluesound Node. Or, sometimes, directly by a CD player.
I have a fetish for detail.
I’m thinking NAD 268.
Currently using a B&K EX-442 Sonata and not satisfied.
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i think this statement is too strong... depends on room and volumes desired of course, but if both are fairly standard, here are some to consider that should do the job fine - these are integrateds so bypasses the need for preamp https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649844427-hegel-h160-integrated-amplifier/ - might be able to get it down close to 1500, if budget allows for preamp in addition to 1500 for the power amp, then this can work https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649719092-mint-exposure-3010-s2d-integrated-amp/ - exposures are quite stout https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649825721-lyngdorf-tdai-2200-digital-amp-w-roomperfect/ - ditto above... very capable unit for power amps, these will do very well imo https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649850068-conrad-johnson-mf2500-amp/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649848002-ayre-v1-amplifier/ (no affiliation to any of the above... op should do all normal due diligence) |
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