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Maggie Fans Chime in: Need recommendation for amp to drive Maggies (MMGs and 1.7i)

Hi All,

I blew up my work horse amp (Anthem MCA 20) and need recommendations for an amplifier which will drive my 1.7i's. I listen to a lot of Jazz, Funk, some EDM, rock, and occasionally classical. My budget is < $1000. I am happy with used gear from here or other markets. Looking for something reliable and rock solid. 

Any thoughts from Y'all Maggie fans is much appreciated. 
birdfan
jl35
4,227 posts
 
my experience is PS S300 and Odyssey Khartago Plus or Extreme.  Bryston makes great stuff, but he 4B is almost 30 years old ...
frazeur1
345 posts
 
Van Alstine or even ATI amps can be had used at decent prices. I would even say that if you liked how your Anthem sounded, they too can be had fairly cheaply, MCA series or others. Is your current Anthem too old to bother with repairs? 

Have fun, a lot of good suggestions from others above. 
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birdfan OP
177 posts
 
@frazeur1 .. Yes, I believe it is too old to be worth it. I bought third hand back in 2011 for $600. Thanks for the suggestions.

Best
Benj
frazeur1
345 posts
 

Yes, I get it, especially when you can find really good, not very old units out there for reasonable money. I even drove my MMG's with Anthem PVA series for awhile, but I wasn't in a huge room driving them to crazy levels either.

I do think the Anthem amps are good, especially at used prices, but they tend to get dismissed as not being "audiophile approved" at times. Hopefully you will find something that works for you!

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