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Can single ended 211 or 212 amplifiers drive magnepan 20.7?

Dear All

I have been reading up about maggies and am chasing after a huge immersive soundstage that the maggies provide, and would like to combine them with a sweet and musical sound that single ended tube amplifiers provide. 

I currently own the cary 805 ae mono blocks which uses a single ended 211 class A output of ~25watts, and am wondering if an amplifier like this or something much bigger like the 212 single ended tube amplifier with 40-50w of class A1 output can drive the magnepan 20.7s? 

Cant seem to find much info on the web, or people with any experience. Would definitely appreciate any advice or sharing of experiences here! :)

 

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,

Thegreenman

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@thegreenman 

Link to vendor: Class D Audio
 

I am driving large Ohm Walsh that replaced Magnepan several years back and also KEF ls50 meta.  Fantastic performers.  The dynamics and detail in particular stand out.  Also the small size and value. 

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For Magnepan, Class D Audio GaN amp for about $1k and done!  
 

Made in the USA as well to boot. 

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It will make sound just not very well.   Magnepans thrive on power though not so much on current like many.  Somewhat unique. 

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