I've had Magnepans for over 40 years, and currently own 1.7's and 1.6's. Both are driven with Emotiva XPA-2's. The 1.6's with a generation 1 version and the 1.7's with a gen 3 version..the current model. That goes for a grand brand new with a five year warrenty. It puts out 300 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 490 a channel at 4 ohm., and it sounds very nice with my 1.7's.
Recommendation for used Amp to power Magnepan 1.6
I am searching for a used Solid state amp to drive my Magnepan 1.6 speakers. The amp will be paired with 20 year old Sonic Frontiers tube pre-amp. Have been using 40 w tube amps. Want to keep the price below $1000.00. I am considering a Belles 150a Hot Rod amp. Not sure if it has the power to drive my 86 dB maggies.
I would appreciate any feed back.