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Magnepan and Bob Carver Raven amps

I know the Magnepans are not very efficient and most of the amps that are usually paired with these speakers are not to my licking.

I own the Bob Carver Raven mono block amps; Will these amps provide sufficient power for the Magnepans? They are rated at 350 RMS at 8 ohms and 400 at 4 ohms, but they are tubed so that may matter.

I was considering either the 3.7i or the 20.7.

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secretguy
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I ran Maggies VERY well with 100 tube watts.

secretguy
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There is 1 db difference in efficiency between the 1.6 and the 3.5. Inconsequential.

secretguy
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richopp

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At least you all recognize that Maggies need high wattage and basically deliver what you put into them.

No. We all don't recognize this.

secretguy
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jhills....same here. I went with tubes, but the extra heat isn't need here in New Orleans either. I lucked out on a great deal for a killer SS amp.

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