laid back stereo power amp

Looking for a laid back "forgiving" stereo power amp to drive Maggie 1.7i s through a Van Alstine Transcendence 10 tube preamp. thanks.

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helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,526 posts 09-22-2020 at 02:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 1.7s have a laid back voicing if positioned correctly.
helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,526 posts 09-24-2020 at 05:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A little known secret is Maggies require far less power when they're high-passed with an active 4th-order filter. This allows you to use almost any amp you desire over 40 WPC or so. An Active high-pass like the Marchand XM66 is much easier on the wallet than a $6000 Magtech. AVA gear is a great value though and I suspect you'll be very happy with the SET400. Frank is also a class act all the way.