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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!
beatlebum
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Carver ZR 1600. $800 plus change. Superb. Particularly with MG 1.6.
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bora
61 posts
 
i would do a classe ca-101 and even bi amp the maggies..
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I agree with gmood1. Anthem is a really nice clean amp. If you want a little softer sound, the classe will do a great job. Avoid the Carver-it may be the loudest but will have by far the least detail, the least low bass and the least tight highs of the 3 (my opion as a former carver owner but currently own anthem and classe pieces).
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philjolet
2,305 posts
 
Innersound ESL or Plinius 8200P

The Innersound is very dynamic and detailed and the Plinius would be warmer and beautiful tone
red2
79 posts
 
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!
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