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best amp for a Maggy 1.7i

I am looking for the most detailed amp for a 1.7i under $1,500.

The amp will be between the 1.7i and a Topping d70s. I use the d70s to control the volume.

The d70s is fed by a Bluesound Node. Or, sometimes, directly by a CD player.

I have a fetish for detail.

I’m thinking NAD 268.

Currently using a B&K EX-442 Sonata and not satisfied.

 

jros
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ditusa
1,883 posts
 

Look for a nice used pair of Emotiva XPA 1 generation 2 mono block amps 30 watts class A 300 watts class a/b.

Mike

 

dayglow
1,880 posts
 

A used bel canto amp might be the best for your price point. Magnepan's mate well with Class D, maybe it's the damping factor or the Mag's stable 4ohm load? Please don't expect perfection for around $1500.

technotoad
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Schiit Vidars in Mono mode, but it will require balanced output.  Plenty of current, plenty of power for a room that's an appropriate size for the 1.7s.

On the other hand, I've had folks recommend the Crown 300A with a recap job for the 1.5 and 1.6 Maggies.

My Vidars should be in service  with my 1.6 QRs soon.

boomerbillone
355 posts
 

Starke AD$-320. Superb with Maggies and any panel/open baffle speaker.

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drewdawg999
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I've had good results with a Class D Hypex based amp, the March Audio P502 (discontinued), driving my MMGs.  It puts out 500W per channel and enough current with I believe 27A.  I think the NC502MP module is a good match, so offerings from VTV, Audiophonics, or Buckeye Amps should do nicely.  Even better is the NC1200 module, VTV offers a stereo version at under $1500.

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