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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
g2the2nd
344 posts
 

I drive my LRS with a Cary CAD 200. 200/350 WPC 8/4 Ohms. A great combo.

laaudionut
317 posts
 

Go with the Coda #16 and pay to have someone move it when needed. Save your back while enjoying all the Coda splendor!

markmendenhall
246 posts
 

@markmuse had a write up on the 150 v the 250, Agon spit it out, so frustrating - bottom line, the 250 is just plain superior in every way imaginable to the 150, whatever criteria you choose to compare, the 250 does it better, not even sure why they bothered with the 150

 

 

patrickalston
161 posts
 

The LRS+ is a brutal load.  My brother has them and has great success using an Anthem STR which is designed to handle the LRS's low‑impedance, resistive loads.  It weighs about 60 lbs.  

markmuse OP
335 posts
 

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