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Tube amp selection- for Magnepan 1.6QR

I recently sold my Bryston 4BST and I'm planning on replacing the amp with a tube amp. I've narrowed it down to a few amps (so far) and would like some advice and opinions as to which would be the best for my needs.
System is a pair of Maggie 1.6QR's, Balanced Audio Tech VK3i preamp, Phillips 963 SACD. I'm using Signal Cables throughout and have a PS Audio 300 for the preamp and 963. I'm considering the following;
BAT VK-55
Cary 805C monoblocks
Jadis Defy 7

I'd like to hear from the community as to which setup would drive the Maggies with some authority. Would I be happy with any of the above, if so, why? Also, would anyone recommend not using any of the above? The speakers are currently in my bedroom, which is 15' by 20' wide. Not huge, but they sounded great with the Bryston. Anything else you want to add would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for your help!
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lewhite
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Cary 805c and maggie 1.5 and 3.5 didn't work in my big room nor my small one. The output impedance of the Cary is too high and resulted in a severe lack of dynamics
xagwell
131 posts
 
I have owned Maggies since 93 and am now with the 3.6. I have tried other brands but IMO none match the soundstage/imaging. I then added tube amps and gained incredible depth to the soundstage. ARC Pre, Rhea phono, and Manley 250 mono's. I also have added a Vandersteen sub when I want slam. I then operate the amps in triode mode which is 100 watts. I have a decent listening area with the speakers placed 7' from the rear wall and 5' from the side wall. I chose the Manley's because of power which the Maggies need, then budget. Other amps in their class at the time were ARC, and VTL. Rougue also had a 150W tube mono's at the time for considerably less. Subsequent research revealed that the 3.6 was the "bench spkr" for the Manley amps at the time. I believe however that you may require more power than some of your examples offer. I hope this is helpful for you and enjoy your search.
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