McCormack!!!!! I run a McCormack DNA-1 with mine and love it. All their amps are excellent. But the DNA 1 wins here cause it is a little older (so cheaper) and it is said to be a little warmer sounding than the newer series. I look forward to sending mine to SMC for a mod some day (an amp you can grow with). You can pick up one used for about $750. This amp has plenty of muscle, a nice neutral to warm tone compared to some amps, and lots of detail and soundstage. Good Luck!
Maggie 1.6QR amplification questions
Sometimes I feel as though I'm abusing all of you, but I've got so much valuable feedback from all of you out there already, it would seem a waste not to tap into when needed.
Anyway, I'm "patiently" waiting for my Magnepan 1.6QR's to come in. In the meantime, I'd like to finalize my amplification situation for these speakers. With a budget of $1500 at the most, which ss stereo amp will be the best mate for these speakers. Currently have an Anthem MCA 20 which I really like. Is this a good match already or would one of the following be better.
Odyssey Stratos with upgraded caps, used Bryston 4B-SST, PS Audio HCA 2, or your suugestions please.
Thanks so much!
Anyway, I'm "patiently" waiting for my Magnepan 1.6QR's to come in. In the meantime, I'd like to finalize my amplification situation for these speakers. With a budget of $1500 at the most, which ss stereo amp will be the best mate for these speakers. Currently have an Anthem MCA 20 which I really like. Is this a good match already or would one of the following be better.
Odyssey Stratos with upgraded caps, used Bryston 4B-SST, PS Audio HCA 2, or your suugestions please.
Thanks so much!