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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
markmuse OP
335 posts
 

I just ordered a pair of Rogue Dragon mono blocks. It will be a few weeks probably, but if anyone is interested I will post my thoughts to this thread when I have it.

jwei
255 posts
 

First Watt amps are not so heavy as Pass iron, but perhaps not powerful enough and maybe too expensive?

kymanor1
126 posts
 

Go with Pass, you will love it

helomech
2,003 posts
 

I see you already went Rogue but I was going to recommend an original Parasound A21. It would give you exactly what you desire. I have never gotten Maggies to thrive off anything class D, no matter the power rating. 
The expensive alternative is a Pass AB amp, the 250.5 or .8 minimum. 
 

The Coda S20 will sound weak compared to your current Bryston. My bet is the Dragons will also. 

cooperdude6
80 posts
 

Watching intently. I’m in the same situation with Martin-Logans that need juice. I’m looking into Moon by Simaudio. The 300A is 125 WPC into 8 ohms, double into 4 ohms and weight in at a more reasonable ~40 lbs. The first 5 watts are all Class A. For about $4,400 USD they seem like a nice deal. They can also be bridged into mono. They have a "North" Collection that seems to be even higher end, over $10K

 

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