Thoughts on 3 or 5 channel HT amp to drive Magnepan 1.7is and CCR speakers

I am upgrading my home theatre system (donating it to my son in law) and wanted to build a system around Magnepans

L/R 1.7s

Center CCR

I have a JL Audio Fathom F113 subwoofer

I have been told I will need significant power to drive the Maggies sufficiently.

any recommendations for a 3 or 5 channel amp, 5 channel HT SSP?

wattage?

love to hear some personal experiences

thanks

audiotomb01-26-2022 1:07am

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jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,913 posts 01-26-2022 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with a 2 channel amp for mains...I have used Odyssey, Pass, Bryston with great success
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,360 posts 01-26-2022 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you owned any Magnepan loudspeakers? Looking at your system you'll need to move up to the 3.7s to match the center channel.
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,600 posts 01-26-2022 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You’ve left out a critical part of information. How important is 2-channel performance? That drives the whole recommendation.
audiotomb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 01-28-2022 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a totally separate all tube 2 channel system in another room So I am not envisioning this for 2 channel playback The HT system would incorporate an oppo 105 for blu ray / movie streaming and an Aurrender for music streaming. Some small bookshelf B&Ws in the back this is for watching tv, concerts, streaming tidal my current avr is the Arcam 350 - it sounds very warm