Comments on Magnum Dynalab MD-208 receiver

The person above says the MD-208 Receiver does not have enough output current for the ProAc 2.5 speakers. The Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Receiver spec sheet says its current output is 30 amps peak. How many amps do the ProAc 2.5 speakers really need? thanks...

I thought that Proacs are not that current demanding. nevertheless, I believe that it would be a downgrade to go from the Concerta to the Magnum receiver. For what I remember from reviews, the Magnum garnered diverging opinions from different review forums, in contrast to the almost equal opinion in reviews of the Concertas.

I do not have experience with your Rowland, which probably deserves the high praise it receives, but imo the MD-208 will be one of a few appropriate "downscale" solutions. Unfortunately, Bemoptil123's "downgrade" statement is probably accurate. But, consolidating components, generally providing adequate power, maintaining honest quality and finesse of presentation, is the niche the Magnum tries to fill. I found the MD-208 to be a serious piece of equipment that could be the mainstay for a nice, simple system.

My goal is to downscale my 2nd system replacing the Rowland Concentra integrated amp with the Magnum dynalab MD-208 Receiver. I am not looking for the VERY BEST sound from the 2nd system but I do need it to sound good. I believe the MD-208 will do this. We are making some TV set changes shortly and I need to combine 2 boxes into one box because I need the shelf space. My Rowland Concentra I integrated amplifier and Fanfare FT-1A FM tuner are at Music Lovers Audio (Berkeley, CA) on consignment. Thanks for your comments above..cheers.

Hello,
I am a past owner of this unit. For me, it was a BIG letdown. First of all, on the amplifier front, mine had Sim Audio innards. But not the upscale (so some say) Moon line with premium parts, but the more ''economy'' now defunct Celeste line, of average quality, and less than average value. This I got directly from a technician at Sim Audio. If you get one with ''Magnun Dynalab'' amplification, which came after the Sim-Magnum partnership ended, it still sounds pretty much the same. A somewhat closed-in sound, bright at times and never involving. By the way, I also had a Sim Audio I-5, '' a bit better'' on the amplification, still no miracle and no great value ( but great marketing!) I guess I could never understand the hype on the Sim sound...As far as the rest of the MD-208 goes, the surprise comes at night when this thing lights up like a Christmas tree in July. Nothing wrong If you like the looks, I don't. If you want lights, get a Mac!

I think you would do much better getting a thin cased Naim Nait, and a Nad tuner, even a vintage one sounds great. You would be ahead financially, not give up anything to the MD's monster size, and by in another world sonically speaking...Cheers!