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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
ackman00
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I have Parasound JC-1s with my 3.6s and they have proved to be an excellent pairing these last 5 years. I also think the Pass 350.5 would be an excellent pairing. Given that their retail prices (new) are similar, it may be beneficial to compare the two.
dsper
657 posts
 
One other choice is class D, which has not been mentioned here.

I run Maggie 3.6's with W4S and am satisfied and able to afford it on my budget.
kaizan OP
5 posts
 
I just realized Pass XA100.5 would be within my reach if I sold my Classe CA-M400 and AR VTM-200 amps. This is very tempting but I might be left without possibility changing sound when my mood swings...hmmm.Then there is excellent 350.5 and Parasound is there as Sanders is...I will let you know.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Drive my Maggies with a Wyred amp and tube pre. Great combo!
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mapman
21,830 posts
 
I'd lean towards a good 80 w/ch tube amp like Rogue or any good Class D amp with 60Kohm or higher input impedance to match up well with most any tube pre-amp.

Good tube gear upstream somewhere + Maggies is generally a good pairing.
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