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suggest receivers for magnepan MMG or MMGW HT

I'm going to either get some MMG or MMGWs and set up an inexpensive HT. These speakers are 4 ohm (or 5 for the W), but very few receivers have the robust electronics to handle a 4 ohm load. Is there anything from denon, rotel, etc. in the 1000-1500 category or less that will produce SOLID 4 ohm performance in an all in one HT receiver?
kenneu
pcking
49 posts
 
Pop on over to the Planar Asylum. People have had success with the Outlaw products.
mshan
60 posts
 
I read others recommend Aragon or Arcam (I want to eventually get the Magnepan HT system - MMGC/MMGW - and am thinking about using an Arcam AVR300 with them).
elevick
2,636 posts
 
You can get away with a lower powered, higher quality receiver like B&K if you use killer subs. Set the crossover higher (120hz?) and it will help greatly with the demand on the receiver.
However, if you haven't tried the maggies already, beware. They sound great but have a very narrow "sweet spot" 1, maybe 2 people cuddling, will have good sound. Anywhere else in the room will sound like you are in the hallway listening.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Onkyo recievers will power a 4 ohm load
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