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Tube Amplifier for Maggies

I am thinking about buying Magneplanar MMG's and matching them with a tube amp. I can get a nice Antique Sound Labs Ki22 FOX, which has 22 wpc. I am listening mostly to classical music and Jazz in an average sized room at moderate levels. However, I like to listen to big symphonies, which require quite a bit of power from the amplifier. Any thoughts on whether this combination would work?

Thanks
szorn
siliab
362 posts
 
I've heard the Music Reference RM-200 sound wonderful with the 1.6s and 3.6s. It is a hybrid unit featuring a solid-state input stage, and a pure tube output stage. Unlike most tube amps, it functions well with low impedance loads. It is also attractive, built like a tank, and doesn't eat tubes like other designs.
biomimetic
252 posts
 
Of course it would cost $200000.
hi_hifi
120 posts
 
an ARC D-115 MkII and almost any speakers would sound good
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
The Quicksilver monos work very well {not the 8417 output model}.
dw8083
16 posts
 
My set-up is Magnepan 1.6QR, GTA SE-40 amp, Xindak Marantz 7 preamp, Oppo BDP-105 source.

You will never want for power! Thunderous bass, very dynamic, can be played very loud and clear.
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