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Upgrading my integrated amplifier for my Magnepan 1.7’s

I currently have Peachtree GaN400 and preDAC which, quite honestly pairs pretty well with my Maggie’s. I’m 72 and have some money to burn so I’m currently looking at two Integrated amplifiers. One is the Hegel B600 and the other the Macintosh, MA 9500. My assumption is the refined power of either of these amps will take my listening to a higher level.

I intend to give a listen at local stereo store that sells both brands but in the meantime, I’m curious if any readers have experience with either one of these amps and Magnepan speakers.

baconboy

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inscrutable
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I listened to 1.7i in a showroom paired with a Mac (cannot recall model). To my ears, I was a little disappointed in some sound aspects, particularly the lower octaves. I’ve had a different dealer tell me that isn’t uncommon with Macs. Prefer my Plinius.

 

That said, I agree with others that - space/room allowing - upgrading to a true ribbon model will be far more impactful than an amp upgrade.

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