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Is a Bryston 3B SST2 enough for Magnepan 3.7i or 20.7?

Hello,

I currently have a Bryston 3B SST2 with BP26 Preamp.  My current speakers are Magnepan .7s with a small KEF sub.  I love the combination but am getting the upgrade bug.  

I'm just not sure the 3B SST2 has enough power to drive the 3.7i's or even the 20.7s well.  I do not listen at very high volume levels, as a good deal of my listening is late at night after everyone else is asleep.  That is another concern is that will the amp drive them well at very low volume?  Not sure I would need the sub with the 3.7s or 20.7s.

Appreciate any thoughts from Bryston and Maggie owners.

Thanks,

GK



grekon39
grekon39 OP
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I did want to add that I am not considering buying the speakers used.  I want to get New to be able to go through the break in period with the Magnepan's.  It has been a great experience with the .7's, and one I look forward to.  I also really want to be able to support my local dealer, he is one of the last high end audio dealers in the area, and I have known and worked with him for over 30 years.
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maplegrovemusic
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I would be hesitant to use the 3 series with 3.7's. It might work if your in a tiny room. I would recommend a minimum of 7 or 14 series if you are in a larger room and listen at 70db or louder. 
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maplegrovemusic
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Bryston definitely is the brand of amp to use with maggies. 
grekon39 OP
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So let me ask these questions: 

I listen to music at low volume levels most of the time. As a reference when I say low, the volume control on the BP26 is at 9:00 or less.

Is it only a matter of not being able to listen to music at a loud level?

Or will the speakers just not sound as good as they could at any volume level?




mzkmxcv
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Most setups don’t use more than 25W, even using 100W is rare.
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