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Magnepan 1.7 i - Amp suggestions

Dear Amigos !

Once again thank you for all your Help last time helping me to decide on some Speakers ! Very valuable !

I finally did get the Magnepan´s 1.7. With the kind help from Peru´s Magnepan Distributor I had them built at the Magnepan Factory and shipped directly to Santiago, CHILE.

They are sitting in my music room !!

Now I need to put them into working status...very eager !

Could you please help me with some Amp alternatives ? to drive them .

Thank you in advance,

Best regards,

Robert

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shrapnel
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Hi, I drive my 1.7i's with Conrad Johnson MF2275SE amps. Avoid Class-D, buy used, plenty on the market. A lot of people swear by Sanders Magtech, but any amp which doubles in power from 8ohm to 4ohm will do the job. Good luck.
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helomech
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Regarding the Van Alstine 400R--tried that with the 1.7's years ago and sent it back. On paper it looked to be a great match but in listening, I way preferred a Marantz integrated! Was never able to relax and let the music wash over me in a way the less expensive Marantz did.
Interesting. I almost bought the 400R for my .7s but instead opted for Exposure 3010S2 monoblocks. I too was able to get very decent sound from a mid-tier integrated but the Exposures are a nice upgrade with plenty of drive. 

I am surprised by your results though, as Van Alstine is a big proponent of robust power supplies. 
headtrip
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Ok I’ll add my experience with Maggies and amps. My 3.7is were driven by the indefatigable Sanders Magtech and I'm now using the LRS's in my bedroom system with psaudio M 600s. Maggies love current! Good luck 👍
dbooth
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You might want to consider the Red Dragon class D mono blocks, a lot of bang for the buck and gobs of power.  I'm driving my 20.1s with M1000 mono blocks and they sound excellent.  You should also look at the M500 as a 500 watt option.  Early class D had some issues, but the new gear with improved circuitry sounds great and is quite happy driving a 4ohm load that the Maggie's require. 

Regards,Doug
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