Maggies and Wells Audio together


I own a Wells Audio Inamorata and I am considering purchasing Maggie 3.7i. What do you think of that amp/speaker combo? The amp is 150wpc.
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Showing 4 responses by douglas_schroeder

Having reviewed and owned the Innamorata, and reviewing the .7, and owning the 1.6, I suggest that while it would be ok, it would not be the most advantageous combination. No fault on either part, just imo too laid back. Maggies are not the last word in presence and dynamics (I am not interested in debating that with anyone). 

If your budget permits, I would put an amp like the Innamorata with a speaker like the PureAudioProject Trio15 Horn 1, also reviewed for Dagogo.com. You would have a great deal more presence and dynamic action with that setup. The open baffle of the PAP Horn 1 would be similar in some respects to the Maggie. 

I could make either one work fine with the Innamorata, given source, cabling, etc. but the Maggie would sound laid back and lacking in impact compared to the Horn 1. Legacy Audio (reviewed several times for Dagogo.com) speakers also sound very good with the Innamorata. 

Many other options abound, and you will have no shortage of recommendations, even from people who don't use the gear. 
ps, feel free to read my review of the Magnepan .7 at Dagogo.com for a more complete understanding of my comment above. But, I will warn you that it may upset you if you think Maggies are the end all and be all in speakers.  :) 


Ps, seeing as how you are defensive and do not stay with the topic, I am finished speaking with you.  
ps, I presumed that you own the .7, and was attempting to share some wider experience with the amp and speakers. Some reviews are read for enrichment, not merely preparation for purchase. YMMV 

Enjoy your music.