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Integrated or Amp/Preamp combo for Magnepan 1.7

Hi All - currently using a W4S 250W/channel integrated amp with fairly new Magnepan 1.7s and thinking I can do better. The sound is a bit bright and I'm wondering if a different integrated or amp/preamp combo would help. I've searched the forums and haven't found a lot of specifics. I'm considering, thanks to a fellow Agoner, something like an older Audio Research Pre or CJ pre with a solid state amp (Pass or others). I would prefer an integrated amp, but separates may be the way to go. Hegel, SimAudio or tube integrated are under consideration. I have a small square room ( roughly 11 x 11 ) and I mostly listen to classical, jazz and classic rock. Budget would be around $3000. Thanks for any suggestions. Shaksfan  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread) 04-11-12

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Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it. 04-12-12   I had the same experience with the w4s sti-500. did lots of ...   Bizango1 04-12-12   Some suggestions after having been through a year of breakin ...   Davide256 04-13-12   Thank you both for your response(s). davide256 - source is e ...   Shaksfan 04-14-12   Sounds like you are worried about wattage... don't be. in yo ...   Davide256 04-18-12   I am a magnepan and hegel dealer. we have recently set-up o ...   Everestaudio 04-19-12   Thank you everestaudio for your thoughts. i see a h200 on ag ...   Shaksfan 06-26-12   I am about to purchase new mag 1.7's .... right now, i am c ...   Georgethelawyer 06-26-12: Georgethelawyer I am about to purchase new Mag 1.7's .... Right now, I am considering the modified Jolida hybrid tube DAC for $750 ... I am seeking bang for the buck tube preamp ... I have a 25 watt Class A tube amp ... 1> Is the Jolida DAC a right choice for the Maggies? 2> What is the best sound per dollar tube preamp for the Maggies? 3> Do I need a power source such as the PS-1? 4> What cables are the best bang for the buck? 5> Do I need to modify the Maggies with better fuses for the tweeters like some recommend? Georgethelawyer  (Answers | This Thread) 06-27-12   Shaksfan, if you do a bit of a search in the forums you will ...   Brownsfan 06-27-12   Go find yourself the pass 150 intergrated or musical fidelit ...   Fin1bxn 08-29-12   I had the musical fidelity a5 integrated amp and didn't like ...   Grpkmp 08-29-12   If it were me, i would consider a used accuphase or mcintosh ...   Br3098

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