When I had Maggie 1.6's, my wife made me sell them or they may very well be in my current system, I had them mated to a Classe CA-150 amplifier. It was a nice combination. It is my understanding that the CAP 150/151 is very similar in power and ability as my CA-150 was. The only deficiency in comparison to the Bryston 3-B was in bass response. The Bryston 3-B was clearly better in that regard. The Classe was, in my opinion, the better match in all other parameters with the 1.6's.
Plinius 8200P or Bryston 3B-SST for Maggie 1.6 QRs
The only thing I have now is the Music Hall CD-25 player and I am planing on getting a pair of Maggies 1.6 QR.
Both price and the power rating are close. Bryston has a way longer warrantee, but I don't think the Plinius will die very soon anyway.
Has anyone try A/B these 2 amps with the 1.6 or other speakers and how do they compare?
I listen to pretty much everything, but Heavy metal and Rap.
I would really appreciate any suggestion regarding these two amp. with the maggie or in general
Also any suggestion on the preamp to go along with either amps? I only have 2-300 left after the amp.
Is the foreplay (bottleneck) that good? I have seen a rave review. If it's that good could someone give me some idea about what product level it can compete too?
Thanks a lot,
Ake
PS I know the CD-25 may become my weakest link if I get this set up that the upgrade is possible in near future.
Also I have done a lot of searching on AG before asking this question, but just wanna hear more about it. It's probably impossible to audition them before getting ones.
Both price and the power rating are close. Bryston has a way longer warrantee, but I don't think the Plinius will die very soon anyway.
Has anyone try A/B these 2 amps with the 1.6 or other speakers and how do they compare?
I listen to pretty much everything, but Heavy metal and Rap.
I would really appreciate any suggestion regarding these two amp. with the maggie or in general
Also any suggestion on the preamp to go along with either amps? I only have 2-300 left after the amp.
Is the foreplay (bottleneck) that good? I have seen a rave review. If it's that good could someone give me some idea about what product level it can compete too?
Thanks a lot,
Ake
PS I know the CD-25 may become my weakest link if I get this set up that the upgrade is possible in near future.
Also I have done a lot of searching on AG before asking this question, but just wanna hear more about it. It's probably impossible to audition them before getting ones.