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Sanders Magtech Amp or Bryston 4B-SST2 4 Mags 3.6

Hi, looking to match a new amp with Mag 3.6 or 3.7 and I've heard about the Sanders but would like more feedback, especially comparing it to the Bryston or another amp you like under 5k (preferably less if used). System: AIFF files on Itunes Computer server -> DACPORT DAC via USB -> BYPASS FILTER AT 80 -> split less than 80 to JL Audio F112 Sub and over 80 to Bryston 4B-SST2 or other amp and on to Mag 3.6's (or 3.7's). No preamp in this system since volume is controlled by the cigar-sized Dacport which has worked great for me on other systems. Thanks. Laurence
ldworet
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
From personal experience and having owned several different versions of Magnepans I can say in no uncertain terms Bryston amplification was my preferred choice.
soundlock
101 posts
 
Markwatkiss: Have you ever heard a Magtech on your Magnepans? Or on any speaker? You really should hear one. Sanders Sound Systems has a free 30 day trial on all their equipment. You might be pleasantly surprised if you ever heard it. Just my two cents worth. Happy listening. They also have a lifetime warranty which beats Bryston's 20 years warranty.
angela100
435 posts
 

SANDERS MAGTECH AMPLIFIER
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Please allow me to clarify this for all. While the Magtech was originally designed for magnetic speakers, it kicks butt on ESL's as well! Roger loaned the Magtech to Robert Greene specifically for his review of the Kings speakers.

So, either amp can be used on ESL's; but the Magtech has more power and you know how Roger feels about amplifier power [like "Tim the Tool Man" except focused on audio :-)]

Angela Sanders
(Sanders Sound Systems)

Here is Roger's latest white-paper on this amplifier:
http://www.sanderssoundsystems.com/technical-white-papers/magtech-regulated-power-supply-wp
ldworet OP
48 posts
 
Thanks for all the posts. Any thoughts on the Sanders Magtech vs. the Spectronic Musicians III Mark 2? See the specs at http://www.spectronaudio.com/musicianIII.htm. The Spectronics seems to be quite an amazing amp and is currently on sale via direct buy. There were some terrific reviews at http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/spectron/amplifiers/musician-iii/PRD_371112_1583crx.aspx
ldworet OP
48 posts
 
Another question: small speaker and stereo companies seem to come and go. Bryston seems to be very well established. I could be wrong but Sanders and Spectronic seem much smaller. Should I worry that in ten years or so, if the amp breaks, I may not be able to find someone to service it or to get the right parts? I've run into this on some other electronic gear. This would have to factor into the decision albeit obviously secondary to the musicality. Note: Spectronic also offers 30 day free trial. So one might get both amps at the same time and A and B them.
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