Thinking about swapping out my Class D SDS-470C for a pair of Schiit Aegir on Magnepan LRS

Just found this on the A23, they don't give out that award lightly.
 https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2018-editors-choice-awards-power-amplifiers-under-1000/

Also do your homework on bridging amps yes you get a big boost in wattage, but all other parameters take a hit, so does the sound quality. To me it’s comparison is like taking a decent stereo amp and making it a PA amp.

Cheers George

areasonableman
Thinking about swapping out my Class D SDS-470C for a pair of Schiit Aegir on Magnepan LRS
for a touch more warmth, better soundstaging, detail, and depth.

Going Class-A linear amp is a good idea for what your needs are compared to what you’ve got now.
A single Aegir won’t have enough wattage for the Maggie’s 86db, and to bridge the Aegir just to get more wattage is actually taking a backward step in how they sound not bridged. Maybe a single Schiit Vidar? but they maybe don’t have the the amount of Class-A your looking for.

What you need is a linear Class-A/B high bias Class-A amp that can do at least 50watts or more at lowish costing, maybe a used discontinued Parasound Halo A23 or even new Halo A23+ if you have the funds, both are John Curl designs, up there with the best
https://parasound.com/a23.php
https://parasound.com/a23+.php
Here’s what the going prices are like on a used Halo A23
https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Parasound+Halo+A23

Here is one in the US from a reputable shop, he says it's a preamp it's a poweramp
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-Halo-A23-Stereo-Preamplifier-A-23/324068230073?hash=item4b73f8c3b9:g:mqoAAOSwVkBeQJZi

Cheers George