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| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? @drbeechwood In terms of power to drive I believe the distance from the speakers to be more important than room size. In addition I think getting the most from a system is easier when the system occupies a dedicated smaller space within a larger r... | |
| Fritz Speakers +1 @jaudio1 I also own the Carbon and 7 SEmk2s. Also happen to own the LRS+ speakers. The Fritz do not require anything near the power (current) required by the LRS+. A 20wpc tube amp works well. | |
| Jazz like this? Suggestions @painter24 Thanks for the thread! | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? I agree with your consideration of an integrated amplifier. There are many options with a $1500 budget. The Rogue Sphinx V3 has a good phonostage and headphone amplifier. A tube based preamp coupled to a class D amplifier having 100wpc into 8ohms... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! I am interested in the active crossover idea. Keep my XA25 free from driving the lower base. Maybe I will check out that First Watt - B4 DIY kit. | |
| Another "Best" amplifier Question. Audio Advisor has an open box Sphinx V3 on sale now. | |
| Help me upgrade my beginner system! As a start I will provide few thoughts for consideration that may help I and others provide helpful input. From my perspective one problem you have is that the system you own seems very well balanced. Thus the 'where to start' thinking is underst... | |
| Another "Best" amplifier Question. I hit the post button too soon. The Music Fidelity M5si also has a phonostage and USB DAC. 180wpc into 8 ohms. Audio Advisor caries it and has a silver one discounted as open box. I am not familiar with the Yamaha or Marantz units you are cons... | |
| Another "Best" amplifier Question. At your price point the best option would be an integrated amplifier. The Music Fidelity M5si mentioned by russ69 would be one choice. Another would be the Rogue Sphinx V3 which delivers 100wpc into 8ohms and 200wpc into 40hms and has a good P... | |
| Sensitivity 86 v 90 The reason is that the impedance spectrum across the frequency range of the new speakers represents an easier load to your tube amplifier in addition to the fact that the true sensitivity is only 1dB difference, as per @atmasphere. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! Yes, If I had a larger room I would love to try the 1.7i. In my room I am truly enjoying my LSR+s. | |
| Class A Integrated amps Isn't the Fisher receiver tubed based? Klipsch speakers sound great with tube amplification. Another option if not wanting tube amp would be the Pathos Classic One MKIII. It is a tube/SS hybrid. If sticking to a class A SS design then the Sugde... | |
| What to try? The KLH Model Five has a 6ohm impedance with a low impedance 0f 3.5. It has a sensitivity of 88-89 at 1 watt. Of your three listed integrateds, and given my interpretation of your quest, I believe the Pathos to be the best choice. Another possib... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! I should add that the cost of entry made the decision to have the Maggie experience an easier one. Had I a larger room I may have go up to the .7 or even the 1.7i. Of course then I would likely need an amplifier other than the XA25. Not due to the... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! @arafiq Thanks for the congrats and this post. I went with the LRS+ due to room size and placement of system that dictated a more near field situation than Magnepan recommends. Currently I am close to a 7' equilateral situation. I have only a s... |