Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
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Originally Posted by
Paul
I just acquired the 3.7i Magnepan speakers and trying to find the amps to go with, Will pair with my AirTight ATC2 tube preamp.
Here are my 3 amplifiers on the short list.
1. Bryston 4B3 ( goes up to 500 watts with 4ohms ) - $6000 MSRP
2. Bryston 7B3 ( Mono with 900 watts)-$12,000 MSRP
3. PassLabs X260.8 ( mono ) - MSRP $13,500 MSRP
Any one using the amps above ? In terms of power I don't listen too loud so 4B3 really makes sense and $$$
But i'm open to your opinion.
Thanks
I have a Jeff Rowland model 625 S1 and I am happy with the Magnepan 3.7i.
It's great synergy.
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Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
In the Magnepan forums they talk about Bel Canto a lot. It has been said that Magnepan both develops and tests using Bel Canto amplifiers. I am sure the models they use are way above my budget 😢.
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
At least here in MN, Bel Canto is used quite a bit with Magnepans as the high end dealer here, Audio Perfection sells Maggies and Bel Canto. I have prefer the sound of Pass with Maggies but I have not heard the latest and greatest from Bel Canto lately. I think that the house Pass sound pairs well with Magnepans.
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
I power my 3.7 with the Conrad johnson classic 120, and its fast and generatw nice tonality on my classical muaic sources
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
I drive mine with a int Hegel H390, and while not quite up to the same level as the Mark Levinson amp I used to used to use, you can't beat the price vs performance ratio.
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
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Originally Posted by
HumbleHiFi
I drive mine with a int Hegel H390, and while not quite up to the same level as the Mark Levinson amp I used to used to use, you can't beat the price vs performance ratio.
More power = more clarity = D Sonic
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
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Originally Posted by
Jim Smith
Paul,
A couple more insights re Pass 260.8:
1 - You will probably stay in Class A most of the time with the Westies.
2 - Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X series - including the 260.8 & 350.8 - may be the best sounding amps that they have heard with their speakers. Of course, ymmv - but I doubt it. ;)
Best,
Jim
Jim, would you say that the Pass Labs X-series is a better match with Magnepans than the XA’s?
I am leaning towards the X260.8 monos for my 3.7’s but I’m curious to know how the similarly priced XA60.8 would stack up 🤔
TIA 😊
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
[QUOTE=hongkong;311964]I have a Jeff Rowland model 625 S1 and I am happy with the Magnepan 3.7i.
It's great synergy.
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D Sonic
Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?
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Originally Posted by
Panelguy
Jim, would you say that the Pass Labs X-series is a better match with Magnepans than the XA’s?
I am leaning towards the X260.8 monos for my 3.7’s but I’m curious to know how the similarly priced XA60.8 would stack up 🤔
TIA 😊
The Magnepans thrive on power and current availability, even when listening at moderate levels. As such I think the much more powerful monos would be a better match than the XA60.8 amp.