As someone suggested earlier, something like a Krell KSA150 or 250 would give you all the power you need for the 1.7s and the heat to keep you warm in winter. But seriously, I wouldn't put the space heater and the amp(s) on the same circuit. Aside from the current draw the electric heaters introduce noise which will affect all other gear on that line.
How much more power do 2 Bryston monoblocks use?
I have an ADCOM 5500 amp right now - 350 wpc into 4 ohms. I’m contemplating moving to Bryston amplification and I’m looking at either the 4b ST or a pair of 7b ST amps. So far, I’m doing very well with my electrical service (15A & basically a dedicated line). I use Magnepan 1.7s and an ADCOM 555 to power a pair of subwoofers.
I know I have some extra headroom to play with. I use a space heater in the winter with settings of 600/900/1500 watts. I can currently play music with the heater on 1500 watts - no problem. My usual method is to turn the heater on full when I’m warming up the system and then turn it down to 600 watts when I go in and listen.
I’m probably still going to want some heat in the winter, though. 😉
The 4b STs will work, no sweat. Anybody ever run into electrical problems switching to the larger mono amps?
Thanks,
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I know I have some extra headroom to play with. I use a space heater in the winter with settings of 600/900/1500 watts. I can currently play music with the heater on 1500 watts - no problem. My usual method is to turn the heater on full when I’m warming up the system and then turn it down to 600 watts when I go in and listen.
I’m probably still going to want some heat in the winter, though. 😉
The 4b STs will work, no sweat. Anybody ever run into electrical problems switching to the larger mono amps?
Thanks,
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