Best Amps for Magneplanar 1.7i Speakers


I have a new pair of Magneplanar 1.7i speakers. Source material is CDs played on an  OPPO 105D disc player, and Qobuz streamed through the OPPO. Current amplification is Rogue Audio Sphinx (version 1). I have an old B&W powered subwoofer (ASW2000)  connected to the subwoofer outputs on the Sphinx. Listening room is about 15’x14’, ceiling height 9’. The sound quality is reasonably good but at times it feels a little underpowered. I’d welcome thoughts  on whether the Sphinx is enough amplifier for the speakers and what other amplifiers (integrated or pre- and power-amp combinations) might work well? Especially interested in views regarding tubes versus solid state. Budget for the amp or amp combo is $4,000 to $8,000. Thanks in advance!

kevin1956

Atma-Sphere  Class D drives them with easy. Grabs onto the and makes them do as they what’s being asked from them. Excellent amps for those. No heat, great soundstage, very detailed and attack and decay is excellent. You won’t need your subwoofer anymore. Seems to be a great match. Only Class D I’ve liked in my system to date. 

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