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

I use Bryston SST in the home theatre to drive an all-Magnepan (except centre) system. Sounds VERY good. So does the 4B SST which drives the isobaric sub.

I also use B3 in the listening room to drive DWM’s - it may be overkill, but the sound is just wonderful!

Johnto, there it go's wrong with the term deep. Are you listen to instruments or frequentie.

PS audio M700 drives my 1.7i like a champ. Sounds great too. Dead quiet and more power than I’ll ever need. Never fatiguing. Tons of detail not too warm or too cool…just right (for me). Imagining and soundstage are all I could ask for in my room. I’ve had Maggies in one iteration or another for he past 30 yrs and I’ve have never heard them sound better. M1200 might be even better for 3.7i.

The Hegel 250w  rms seems to be a good match for me.  Never runs out of power due to a high damping factor.  Paired with a Velodyne 12"  sealed box sub.  You do need a sub for blues, reggae etc.