Accuphase A50v and Magneplanar 3.6


Hi all from Italy!

This is a question: a single Accuphase A50V (but in future I can do biamp) can drive well Magneplanar 3.6? (4 ohm). I expect to hear your experience; the listening room is small-medium

thanks alex
helios1033

Showing 1 response by cytocycle

What people are forgetting here is that the Accuphase A50 amp is a Class A output amp with HUGE CURRENT OUTPUT which is what Magnepans like. I would say you would be fine with it, the bass might not be as tight (typical of Class A biased amps compared to Class AB) but the ribbon tweeter will sound magical with the Accuphase house sound.

Magnepans are a straight 4 ohm load... Try out the Gamut but I think the Accuphase will have more current.

I've run Magnepan IIIa's, 1.6 with up to 1200watts into 4ohm and they open up the more power you give them no matter what level you listen to them with. But most high output amps are harsh on the ribbon tweeters so be careful.

If the magnepans are brand new, play them loud for long periods of time to break them in the panels don't bass well till they loosen up.

Nice setup! Enjoy it.