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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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yyzsantabarbara
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I owned the PeachTree GAN400 2x for my Magnepan LRS+. The GAN400 has enough power but has a bit of hardness on top.

The 2 amps that I loved with my LRS+ are the CODA #16 which is expensive and the Sanders Magtech which can be found for under $4k. The Sanders is well known to be a go to amp for Maggies.

I sold my LRS+ since I lost my room and ended up buying a used Magnepan Mini. I run it with the Sanders Magtech and it is impressive.

The Sanders is 500 watts at 8 and 900 watts at 4. It was specifically built for Maggies if the designer is to be believed. He told me on the phone.

Send me a DM if you want to discuss.

yyzsantabarbara
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Every step up in the Magnepan line provides a significant improvement in sound quality. 

The Mini Maggie's are supposed to be a miniaturized 3.7. My impression is that the Mini is definitely better than the LRS+ in terms of clarity and smoothness. Based on my experience with the Mini the 3.7's must be great in a nice room.

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