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

@patrickalston thanks for taking the time to do this. What sites did you look at for Europe?

will looknfor Bryson.

I used AI (Copilot) to search for these.  Hifishark.com is a good site to search for everything.  Here's a link to suitable Bryston's for sale:  

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=bryston+amplifier

Model Price Region Status LRS+ Rating
Bryston 4B €1,129 EU Active Good
Bryston 4B-SST $3,000 EU Active Excellent
Bryston 7B ST (pair) £3,576 UK Older listing Overkill
Bryston 14B SST $2,200 EU Active Extreme
Bryston 4B³ CA$5,000 Canada Active Excellent

No, the TX-8470 Hi-Fi should be in the same room as the LRS+.  

Tell me, what are you trying to accomplish?  I sense that you want a component that combines functions (e.g., an integrated amp) which is why I suggested Anthem.  The challenge is that you need something that can handle the LRS+'s demanding nature.  

Here's a table with integrated amps with approximate pricing in Dubai's currency.  You'll notice that the pricing is much higher that buying an old Krell or Bryston for a fraction of the prices shown for these integrated amps.  (Personally, I'd find a pair of Bryston 7B monoblocks just because they're  easily found, relatively inexpensive, a perfect fit for the LRS+and look great):   

Model

Power into 4Ω

Approx. Price (AED)

Notes

Hegel H390

490 W

AED 22,000 (new), AED 14,700–AED 16,500 (used)

Top choice under AED 22k; high current, very stable

Hegel H590

670 W

AED 44,000 (new), AED 25,600–AED 31,300 (used)

Endgame integrated for LRS+

Anthem STR Integrated

400 W

AED 16,500 (new), AED 10,200–AED 11,800 (used)

High current; ARC room correction

Parasound Hint 6

270 W

AED 11,000 (new), AED 6,600–AED 7,600 (used)

Budget-friendly but legitimately LRS+-capable

Musical Fidelity M6si

400 W

AED 11,000 (new), AED 6,600–AED 7,600 (used)

Strong power and current delivery

Musical Fidelity M8xi

700 W

AED 25,600 (new), AED 16,500–AED 20,200 (used)

Dual mono; extremely powerful

Krell K-300i

400 W

AED 33,000 (new), AED 20,200–AED 23,700 (used)

High-current iBias design