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Magnepan and Bob Carver Raven amps

I know the Magnepans are not very efficient and most of the amps that are usually paired with these speakers are not to my licking.

I own the Bob Carver Raven mono block amps; Will these amps provide sufficient power for the Magnepans? They are rated at 350 RMS at 8 ohms and 400 at 4 ohms, but they are tubed so that may matter.

I was considering either the 3.7i or the 20.7.

ozzy

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rickdoesaudio
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I run VTL 300s with my 3.7s. More than enough power and sound is wonderful

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ozzy62
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I ran 1.6s with 100 tube watts years ago. That same amp would NOT power the  3.5r. But with 400 watts on tap you should have no problem with the 3.7s.

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rickdoesaudio
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I am in a 15X21 room. They can fill the room without problem. (VTLs rated about 300 watts each) When I am dead and my hands are cold you can pry them away. Now my ears may still be alive...so be careful! :)

secretguy
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There is 1 db difference in efficiency between the 1.6 and the 3.5. Inconsequential.

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ieales
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I ran Tympani IV w 70w custom tube amp.

 

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