pnnielsen
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| McIntosh 501 or 602 for Magnepan 20.1 Okay, now time for some facts:For all I can tell, the Parasound JC-1s are indeed "TOO MUCH" for the MG20.1. For all I can see, Magnepan's specs are completely correct. More than 500W is more than the 20.1 can take... (The JC-1 is in theory capable... | |
| McIntosh 501 or 602 for Magnepan 20.1 Gladstone: Are you bi-amping your MG20.1s? From my understanding that's one of the first major improvements you can/should do once you have even a half-decent amplifier. (Just consider the fact that Jim Winey is bi-amping his own 20.1s and recomme... | |
| McIntosh 501 or 602 for Magnepan 20.1 The JC1 does have a pretty decent power supply -- the best you can get in an amp that only costs $6000/pair.FWIW, my Magnepan dealer recommends Bryston 7B-SST for the 20.1s. The Bryston 7B weighs only 50 lbs. At least the JC1 is 64 lbs....Of couse... | |
| McIntosh 501 or 602 for Magnepan 20.1 Gladstone: Parasound JC-1 pushed to the limit with the MG20.1s??! That does not sound right. Maybe you had issues with your power connection to the JC-1s, or some other problem.?I run my 20.1s with a pair of JC-1, and IMHO the JC-1 powers the 20.1... |