how much power do you need two drive magnpan1.6s

i am buying magnpan 1.6s is my mcintosh mc 352 a good amp for these speakers

majic03-10-2009 2:43am

philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 03-10-2009 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have found the more power the better, they come to life with power (current) i do not know your amp so can not comment but you may be satisfied with less power if you do not listen too loud
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 03-10-2009 at 05:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you can answer your own question by auditioning amps from low to high power, by that i mean, from 10 watts to 500 watts. i own 1.6s. i have heard a 4 watt single ended amp, a 350 watt class a am0p, a 500 watt class d and others, mainly tubed, having varied power ratings. only you can decide what is satisfactory to our ears.
majic OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 03-10-2009 at 06:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ok thanks guys
samhar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,048 posts 03-10-2009 at 01:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When I had 1.6's I drove them with 250 watts they were OK but always seemed like they wanted more (which you have). My guess is the Mac is going to be fine. Like Philjolet stated they like "high current" amps (maximum output current)
majic OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 03-10-2009 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete whats a good HIGH CURRENT AMP