Thoughts on 3 or 5 channel HT amp to drive Magnepan 1.7is and CCR speakers

I am upgrading my home theatre system (donating it to my son in law) and wanted to build a system around Magnepans

L/R 1.7s

Center CCR

I have a JL Audio Fathom F113 subwoofer

I have been told I will need significant power to drive the Maggies sufficiently.

any recommendations for a 3 or 5 channel amp, 5 channel HT SSP?

wattage?

love to hear some personal experiences

thanks

audiotomb01-26-2022 1:07am

b_limo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,274 posts 01-26-2022 at 01:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the LRS’s and am using a Kinki EX-M1. Maggies sound far better in the sweet spot, therefore Im not sure they work well in q home theater application. Also, if you are just worried about 1 person sitting in the sweet spot, you don’t need a center channel. I think Bryston would be a good match for magnepan. I really want some 1.7i’s after living with the LRS’s for a few months. I really love the maggie sound!
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,501 posts 01-26-2022 at 03:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Parasound A31
audiotomb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 01-26-2022 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I have been looking at the Parasound A31 and A51 I’ve read they have enough current to move the demanding Magnepan load
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jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,980 posts 01-26-2022 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with a 2 channel amp for mains...I have used Odyssey, Pass, Bryston with great success