That Musical Concepts DH 200 is a fine sounding amp! Why replace it, as you found it to be superior to the Prima Luna? If you like the sound of the MC DH 200/Magneplanar combination spending thousands more may not result in a significant long-term improvement!
Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?
I currently own a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium along with a Musical Concepts modded Hafler DH-200 that had been just gathering dust. Apparently I upgraded my source chain past some critical mass over the past 2 years... when previously tried, the Hafler was more dynamic than the Prima Luna but it just didn't do anything to counterbalance the better midrangecolor and tone color solidnessof the PL... now the modded Hafler just blows away the Prima Luna for dynamics, imaging and bass foundation.
So I think I should buy a good solid state amp that will improve on the Hafler; can I find one in the $2K-$4K rangethat will also come close to the Prima Luna for tone color ability, no sandpaper on vocals and have the requisite wattagefor Magnepan?
So I think I should buy a good solid state amp that will improve on the Hafler; can I find one in the $2K-$4K rangethat will also come close to the Prima Luna for tone color ability, no sandpaper on vocals and have the requisite wattagefor Magnepan?
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I plan to upgrade because it isn’t as good an amp for voice and woodwinds. It’s a very accurate amp but the reason I originally bought the Prima Luna still holds... the MC DH200 is light on tone color and male vocals have a sandpaper sound quality. I have seen a lot of past references to Bryston and Parasound, there is a Magnepan dealer in Centreville VA I’ve bought from who carries both so I can at least audition them. Willing to travel in MD-VA-NC area if other good choices exist and can be dealer auditioned. |
The Odyssey Stratos Monos, made right hear in Indianapolis, can be had brand new, in their, "Extreme" iteration, for a few hundred under your budget max. The stereo Stratos Extreme, for less than half that. Lots of options/price points, excellent sound, a no questions/30 day return policy, plus- a transferable(to second owner), 20 year warranty. Klaus does very nice work. http://www.odysseyaudio.com/index.html |
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