Magnepan 1.7i Amp recommendations


Hey everyone, I have been googling and most of the recommendation threads I found on various sites (including this site) are for the LRS.

What about the 1.7i?

Schiit Vidar, various Chifi tube amps, Parasound Halo A23+, etc. I want Class AB ideally, tried Class D (Hypex NC252 from Audiophonics) and the power switch was defective on it. Want to stick to a brand in the US or one that can be repaired easily.

Tube amps caught my eye, but I want to keep the price under $2000 new. The lower the better as with this whole pandemic I am trying to keep my spending lower, but I got no amp whatsoever at the moment.

Thank you,
Tom.
128x128archerious

Yep, a nice McIntosh tube amp or a tubed pre and McIntosh SS amp with Autoformers...

Yes Maggie’s use really Mac SS WITH BIG autoformers.   Dont skip on thransformers. I prefer MC-352 or bigger my final amp is MAC-452 plenty power,solid. Solid performance years an years