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Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?

I currently own a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium along with a Musical Concepts modded Hafler DH-200 that had been just gathering dust. Apparently I upgraded my source chain past some critical mass over the past 2 years... when previously tried, the Hafler was more dynamic than the Prima Luna but it just didn't do anything to counterbalance the better midrangecolor and tone color solidnessof the PL... now the modded Hafler just blows away the Prima Luna for dynamics, imaging and bass foundation.

So I think I should buy a good solid state amp that will improve on the Hafler; can I find one in the $2K-$4K rangethat will also come close to the Prima Luna for tone color ability, no sandpaper on vocals and have the requisite wattagefor Magnepan?
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geek101
284 posts
 
@bdp24 +1 A used Sanders Magtech, designed for high current applications like your speakers. Check out Sanders website, they make speakers too.
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
$3K for Bridge Mono NC400 Amps from James Romeyn.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I replaced an Odyssey with a Van Alstine 450 which drove my Maggies
better and has MUCH better service .
geek101
284 posts
 
@mzkmxcv bridged hyped NC400 will have trouble with low impedance speakers. Each NC400 sees half the impedance for speakers and they are only rated for 2 Ohms. 
secretguy
1,584 posts
 
Buy this used https://www.digitaltrends.com/amplifier-reviews/anthem-integrated-225-review/ for under $1000 and spend the rest on music. Or beer. I used one with Maggies for years...it’s a GREAT combination.
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