Bryston Amp for Magnepan 3.5R


I just purchased a set of Magnepan 3.5Rs. I am currently using a Bryston 3B SST. I believe this amp is underpowered for these speakers. I would like to stick with Bryston amps.

What is the better choice of amps to use?

I am considering the 4B SST or jumping right up to their 14B SST or the 7B SSTs.

My listening room is about 16 x 16 feet.

What are your thoughts?
mmarshall

Showing 1 response by nsgarch

Bryston and Maggies are a match made in heaven (which is why the factory demos Maggies w/ Bryston amps) But Maggies are also very power-hungry so the 3B probably won't cut it. 4B at a very minumum, 7B should be quite adequate.

On the other hand, if you can afford a 14B, then you might want to consider a little bit more refined amp (Krell, Rowland, Mark Levinson, etc.) or bi-amping with a 4B on the bottom and maybe a toobie for that ribbon.