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Need Amp Advice from the Collective

What amps are a synergistic fit with Maggie LRS+ that won't break my 76 year old back? I am currently using a Bryston 3B3, which at ~300 watts > 4 ohms has gobs of power, certainly more that I use, but it is a bit clinical, lacks midrange magic, is a tad bright, and could image better. See my profile for the rest of the system. 

Pass Labs XA30.8 or X150.8, or Coda No.16 are obvious choices, and I'm certain they would sound great. But they are all 90-110 pounds! I wonder about some of the lower powered Coda's (S5.5, S150, S20) if they would have enough to fire up the Maggies? Comments? 

I have been down the Class D road, and while they certainly have their charms, I don't think they will produce the magic I want.

My room is kind of large at 25 x 25 x 8, but the listening area is about 1/4 of that with the speakers about 8-10 feet from my listening position.

Thanks in advance!

markmuse
dwest1023
353 posts
 

I have several amps I rotate including Pass. I recently purchased Nuprime evo 2 se mono blocks. They are class D and are marketed as competing with the best class A. These are 300w at 8 and 600 at 4. Grunt? All you can handle. The only other class D I’ve heard, where the top tier AGD AMPS.Those were absolutely in credible. I have a Krell K300i and it sounds like a tube amp with grunt. You also might look into the Electrocompaniet mono blocks if that is in your budget. I own of their integrated and it’s a very good sound amp, I don’t think that will give you what you want for Maggie’s. 

markmuse OP
335 posts
 

Based upon my research I think the Coda S20 is the answer for me. The S150 is appealing, but that is about 100 pounds of iron. 

billstevenson
1,164 posts
 

I know you seem to have ruled out class D amps, but I think you should try one of the newer ones.  I would loan you my Marantz PM10 if that were possible.  These new class Ds sound quite good.  You need to try some things.  

easystreamer
119 posts
 

If you are looking for midrange magic, an Accuphase P-4600 can do that but it is about 66 lbs

It is a real looker too

celtic66
1,925 posts
 

20kgs.  https://www.sugdenaudio.com/ia-4-integrated-amplifier
I’ve run several pieces of Sugden kit.  They’ve never disappointed.  This particular piece I’ve not run.  Be assured the 33 wpc pure Class A will power the Maggies and you will love the sound.  Good hunting.

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