Thoughts on 3 or 5 channel HT amp to drive Magnepan 1.7is and CCR speakers

I am upgrading my home theatre system (donating it to my son in law) and wanted to build a system around Magnepans

L/R 1.7s

Center CCR

I have a JL Audio Fathom F113 subwoofer

I have been told I will need significant power to drive the Maggies sufficiently.

any recommendations for a 3 or 5 channel amp, 5 channel HT SSP?

wattage?

love to hear some personal experiences

thanks

audiotomb01-26-2022 1:07am

audiotomb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 01-26-2022 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks I have been looking at the Parasound A31 and A51 I’ve read they have enough current to move the demanding Magnepan load
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jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,946 posts 01-26-2022 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with a 2 channel amp for mains...I have used Odyssey, Pass, Bryston with great success
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,360 posts 01-26-2022 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you owned any Magnepan loudspeakers? Looking at your system you'll need to move up to the 3.7s to match the center channel.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,926 posts 01-26-2022 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You’ve left out a critical part of information. How important is 2-channel performance? That drives the whole recommendation.