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Good integrated for Magnepan 1.6qr

Greetings! Due to space considerations, I had to sell my BAT VK3i and will now be looking at integrated amps. I'd like to hear from the community regarding their preferences for a integrated amp to pair with my Magnepans. I'd really like to get a tube integrated and am leaning towards a Cary SLI-80. I know it's probably not the last word in power, but I'm not planning on listening to them at ear piercing volumes. My room is approximately 11x15'. Would a pair of Paul's zero autotransformers help? Any other suggestions? Space is my main concern, I have room for one piece, although height is not an issue, I have a footprint for only one unit. Thanks!
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nac25 OP
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I've thought about that Drdennis. Maybe I'll start with the SLI by itself, then try it with the zeros and then the superchargers and see if I like the sound better.

Dpatterson, I agree, especially if I'm not trying to fill a large room with sound. I like the idea of Maggies with a warm, friendly sound.
dpatterson
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You are probably going to hear a lot "need solid state with lots of current to drive the Maggies". However I have heard a friends system using Mag 1.6qr and tubes with less power than the Cary and I thought it sounded darn good. Of course we are not talking blasting heavy metal at ear crushing volumes.
drdennis
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If you can put Musical Fiudelity Superchargers behind the Maggies, you can use a SET, and your Maggies will sing!
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