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

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

I've considered Parasound, as I used to own a pair of Zamp V3s and really liked using them with a pair of Elac Uni-fi UB5s. I thought using them bridged was actually an improvement, especially in the bass. It's because of this that I'm not averse to using bridged schiit aegirs.

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

I have owned 5 different class D manufacturers amps. Far and away the best so far is Rick Schultz EVS 1200. It also added a lot more bass than all the others.


Check it out. He offers money back guarantee
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