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Magnepan LRS+ and WiiM Amp

I currently run my Qualio IQ (89 dB, 4 Ohm) speakers with a WiiM Amp both for music and it is also connected to the TV via HDMI. The WiiM amp runs them very well. Recently listened to the Magnepan LRS+ at a friend's house and was really surprised witht the clarity of sound. Since then have been thinking of getting a pair. The only place I think where I can keep the Magnepans is in the TV room to provide space both sides and I am limited to using the WiiM Amp due to the HDMI feature. Looking for advice/experience on pairing the LRS+ with the WiiM Amp.

thanks

Manu

dxbwineguy
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dxbwineguy OP
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@knock1 you are right. Some context might help. I have 3 systems at home.

#1

Eversolo DMPA6/ Dual 1219 (Denon DL103 Andy Kim modded) - Denon AU320 - Tisbury Domino-Sansui 441- Orangutan Bay and Omega J8

#2

Wiim Pro Plus/ Pioneer PL 570 (AT MM)-Schiit Mani-Technics SA 5150- Omega Junior 8 XRS. 

#3

WiiM Amp-Qualio IQ/ (now LRS+)

Ideally I wanted the Qualio to be in system 2 and the Junior 8 in system 3. But when you see the photos attached the room didn't have enough space for the IQs. Qualio Omega

tubeguy76
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Magnepans need as much current as you can feed them in my experience.  I have the LRS+ but I'm running a pair of Maraschino Cherry monos that can do around 800 watts at 2 ohms.  I wouldn't describe the LRS+ as "not clean up top" at all, they're a very nice speaker.

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mapman
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My experience with Magnepans was they need as much power as you can throw at them,  but not necessarily as much current as many.  

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dxbwineguy OP
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I have just picked up a Luxman L3 (vintage). Will take a few days to reach. Will try the combination. Class A, 42W.

knock1
366 posts
 

Couldn't you find any less expensive and less powerful amplifire to drive your Magnepan speakers? Very strange, indeed.

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