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For 35 years, I'm an Audiophile wanna be

Back in the 70s, I bought DQ-10s, DQ-1W, Audio Research D76a amp and SP3A-1 pre - I am the original owner. Also, a still alive Technics SL-110 table with Grace 707 arm and F9L cart (which also needs replacing). I've been "dormant" for 20 years. The D76 is now declared dead and the SP3 needs a makeover that could cost $1500 - more that it's value. Due to space issues and aesthetics, I want a pair of Maggie 1.7s. So CALLING ALL SOUND JUNKIES: 1) Should I repair the SP3? If so, what is a good amp to hook to the SP3 & Maggies? If not, what do you suggest? Not looking to spend top $$$ but understand I must spend something....I know some of you salesfolks wanna sell me something but if it's out there, I'd like some thoughts - not pitches. Thank you my fellow music lovers!
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johnnyb53
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If you have the rack space, a pair of Odyssey Stratos Mono or Mono Extreme amps would give you the power you need (180 wpc) for the Maggies, plus stability into 2 ohm loads, and bandwidth out to 400Khz. Only $2500 for the basic pair. The 150 wpc Stratos stereo amps starts at just $1275.

Magico uses Odyssey amps extensively to test and evaluate their speakers.

This would be a way to get near state-of-the-art sound for just a bit more than the Emotiva/Adcom/Outlaw offerings.
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