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How to determine high current amplifiers

A couple of weeks ago I asked for recommendations on amplifiers to drive my Maggies 1.6Q. I was overwhelmed with all the amp recommendations. Although some differences in opinion on which would power the Maggies best - SS versus Tube - all seemed to agree that high current is more important than wattage. I am trying to narrow my list but I need to fully understand how to distinguish between low and high current amplifiers. What should I be looking for on the specification sheet that would denote high voltage?

I need the help of you experts out there in AudiogoN world..
giorgioh

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apaya
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I own Maggie 1.6s also. I own vintage and contemporary power ams, solid states and tubes. Couple of my amplifiers do an absolute magnificent job of driving the Maggies:
- Threshold CAS2 (110+110)
- SAE 2201 (100+100)
- Dynaco MKIII (classic tube 60+60)

I'm in the market for a Rogue Zeus power amp myself (225+225). The founders of Rogue use Magnepans and I have spoken with them about the capability of Rogue power amps driving Maggies. They told me even the 90W Rogue drives the Maggies just fine.

Armin
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