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Dilemma

Ok here's my Dilemma, I have a HK Citation II (fully restored) Power amp, a Minmax preamp, A Pioneer elite DVD using a California Audio Lab Sigma II dac, Now have a pair of Thiels 1.2's and just picked up a new pair of MMG Magies. Both these speakers want more power than the HK gives.
I could get a (SAE 502 300 into 4 ohms) or a pair of Kavent P-1100 Mono Blocks. That is better in the power end or should I get speakers better suited for the HK ? what's your thoughs
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clevelandhifi
22 posts
 
yeah i definatly think you need to get rid of the hk. luckily for you you won't be at a total loss and you can use the crisp 20.00 i give you for the citation on other more suitable audio products.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Pick up a sub and cheap active x-over...this will take the load off the HK and should have plenty of power IMO at 60 watts per. Worth a try as you need a sub anyway with the small maggies.

Dave
redbullet OP
20 posts
 
I use a 12db rolloff @ 70Hz and have a HSU tube sub w/ 24db crossover with 150W amp also from HSU
redbullet OP
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PS to Clevelandhifi, Never knock a Citation II untill you have heard one fully restored w/ upgraded power supply and all modern parts.
It will blow away most tube amps in the $3k to $5k zone.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Redbullet

I don't think he was knocking it the way I read it.

Dave
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