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it isn't power per se so much as power into a lower impedance - there are impedance curves online for at least some models IIRC, they get to about 4 ohms at higher freq.s I use a Sunfire Cinema Grand biamping 1.5 QRs in a big room with no problems at all BTW, easier load to drive than most electrostatics |
Though I am a Vandersteen fanboy, I do like the sound of Maggies. +1 Ahendler, I too think 100 watts should be sufficient. Here is a link to Atma-sphere and his endorsement for the Zero: http://www.atma-sphere.com/Support#FAQ - it is on the right side of the page about mid-way down. |
Much depends on what SPLs you enjoy. Your VAC will certainly drive Maggies, but- whether it will run out of steam, before reaching your preferred level, is another matter. An in-home audition is the only way to know for certain. Toting your VAC to a Magnepan dealer for an audition, will give you a good idea also. Then again, Magnepan offers in- home auditions on a couple models. They were actually paying people to try the 1.7i, in home and the MMg has a 60 day return policy: http://www.magnepan.com/models btw: The size of your room and distance between the listening seat and speakers are also considerations, when discussing power requirement. |
