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Magnepan 3.7i amp pairing

Hi folks,

I’m on the verge of springing for Magnepan 3.7i, despite their drawbacks: power-hungry; hard to place off the wall; size; etc.  

I listened to them via Rogue Audio monoblocks, which I can’t afford, but I’m being told that the Rogue Audio DragoN Amp and Rogue RP-5 v.2 pre-amp is a sufficient combination to drive the 3.7s.  No doubt my current Rotel 1572 integrated amp is not enough.  Will probably add, later, two subwoofers beyond the current JL Audio 110, perhaps RELs.

 

Thoughts, when time allows?

Many thanks,

paul

 

 

jazz99
kennymacc
468 posts
 

Play it safe while getting the very best out of your Maggie 3.7i speakers by finding the most current and most powerful pair of Bryston Audio monoblocks that you can afford (pre-owned), and thank me later.  Happy listening.  

yyzsantabarbara
4,976 posts
 

The Sanders Magtech is what I use on my LRS+ and it is the best Class AB amp I I have owned. However, I will use the caveat that it is the best Class AB on the LRS+. On my other speaker, the Yamaha NS5000, the Sanders is not that special. I spoke with Roger Sanders on this amp, and he said it was initially designed for Magnepans (Mag + Tech). I bought it used from Roger for $4k with 1 year warranty.

Another amp that is a bit better on the LRS+, more bass and sweetness, is the CODA #16. I use the Magtech on the LRS+ because it is almost as good as the CODA. 

 

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jasonbourne71
1,276 posts
 

My Perreaux 2150B can easily drive any Maggie to very loud levels - 340/680/920wpc@8/4/2 ohms! There is one now available on eBay for $590 + shipping. 

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jasonbourne71
1,276 posts
 

BTW, I also have an older Ed Sanders amp - the TNT 250 from the days when Ed ran Acoustat. I bought it and the Perreaux to drive tough speaker loads.

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