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What is the best sounding amp for Maggies 3.7?

I have Maggies 3.6R but I want to change them on 3.7. Currently I'm using Classe CA-M400 and Audio Research VTM-200. Before I had Krell FBP200C.My amps sound very different with combination of preamps I have such as AR Ref.3,Atmasphere MP3 and Bent Audio (fully balanced passive preamp). I would like to change my amps on one of your choices just to try something else.I'm open to all suggestions weather it is tube or SS. I like open sound that includes all audiophile jargon such as depth,wide soundstage,control of speakers,detail but no lushness in sound or sweet highs.Highs need to be real with hard splashes of cymbals...ok I understand the preamp plays a great role in achieving this - MP3 and Bent Audio can do it I believe.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
kaizan

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mofimadness
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Rodman99999...I have owned almost every amp that Klaus has ever made. Stratos, Stratos Plus, Stratos Extreme, Stratos Dual Mono and several pair of different Stratos Mono amps.

While these were all excellent, not in the same League as the Sanders or the Pass...IMHO. But, a very fine amp for the money, (especially used).
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Sanders Magtech or Pass XA-60.5 or XA-100.5. These are some of the best amps that I have ever heard on Maggies.
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Kaizan...I tried a pair of the Pass XA-60.5s on my Magnepan MG3.6s and my Martin Logan CLSIIAs and found it to be excellent, however, I really got a sense that I needed more power. I tried a pair of the XA100.5s and they were perfect, but I couldn't swing the funds for them.

I do have a larger room and listen a little louder than most, so that would be a factor.

I also found speaker wire to make little difference as long as it's a low capacitance, low inductance and low resistance design.

I actually settled on the Sanders. It's a terrific amp and a bargain at the price. HIGHLY recommended!
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Kaizan...excellent purchase! Those are the amps I will be buying someday when I have the funds. Just couldn't swing them this time out, but absolutely enjoyed my demo time with them. Nice preamp too!

Happy listening!
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Arteck...the Sanders Magtech, I still consider a best buy for a high powered amp. It's an excellent amp and way easy to recommend.

However, the XA-100.5s are definitely a step above. If you have the funds for them, you won't be disappointed.

Either amp(s) should do the job quite well.
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