Magnum Audio IA 170 Integrated Amplifier


Has anybody had experience with this unit or any of Magnum Audio's components? I just listened to it with a set of Jean Marie Reynaud Twins mk2 and was absolutely blown away with the deep, deep, soundstage and balance. I've read the amazing reviews of the Twins, but haven't really seen any user experiences with the Magnum.
darkmoebius917e

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Hi Dark: I have listened to the Magnum twice with (you guessed it) the Reynaud Twins. I found the Magnum to be a little crude and lacking in the HF's (major and nicely detailed bass response) but on the otherhand I found it to be "extremely" musical. If I do not go back to tubes in the future I may consider picking one of these up as I cannot get the sound out of my head. I also wonder if the HF's would sound better with my set up? I auditioned it with a SS Cary CD player that I am not familiar with, maybe model #306. I would have to home demo it however due to its unusual sound. It really sounds different from the norm, but as I said before it sounds very musical.