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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    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 😢.
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    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.
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    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

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    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.

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Quote Originally Posted by HumbleHiFi View Post
    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

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    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 😊

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    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.

    Check out the reviews listed at

    D Sonic

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Panelguy View Post
    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.

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