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

Unrelated to the amps.

I took out my 2 acoustic absorption panels in my small office where the first reflection happens. With all other speakers these panels are needed (otherwise fatigue). However, I am finding that with the LRS+ the panels are not needed, and the sound opens up even more without them.

I had read about removing the panels elsewhere on the web and I am now a believer. I do use panels behind the LRS+ and also where my desk resides (in a closet). The LRS+ is the very best speaker I have heard in a small room. So easy to place.

It has got me thinking of getting a bigger Maggie for the Livingroom, to rotate with the NS5000.

 

Thank you all for your advice.  My budget for amp and preamp is around $10k. I'm thinking separates rather than integrated amp, perhaps Rogue Dragon monoblocks and Rogue RP-5v2.  But I am open to other combinations.  The Pass Labs XA 25 seems underpowered, but i'm hoping to get two REL subwoofers to go with the Maggies.  Any further recommendations welcome.  Thank you!

@jazz99  I have been using a Bryston 4bsst2 for several years on my 1.7's.  I understand that the load is pretty much the same as the 3.7's.  Magnepan used the Brystons at  audio shows.  I think the DragoN would work well, 

If you do a forum search for magnepan amp, you will be rewarded with many threads to read. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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+1 on the rels. I added t7s with my diptyque ribbon speakers and they really came alive.