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Amp for the 3.7's: 28B SST2 or MC601? Others?
I am looking at upgrading the amplification for my 3.7's. I currently use the MC452 and notice that even this mighty amplifier is working hard with these speakers when playing loud or when the music has great dynamic swings. My preamp is the Mac C2300. I was considering the MC601's or the Bryston 28B SST2's. Anyone with experience with these amp/speaker combinations? Other powerful amps that have been found to be good matches? Thanks, my friends!
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My room is not that large. I think around 18 foot by 20 foot with a cathedral ceiling. I also have two JL F110 subwoofers which really bumps up the low end. With my MC601 amps, even when I am feeling wild and crazy, I don't get much above 60 watts which for me is plenty loud. I am surprised the MC452 doesn't have enough power. You are no doubt using the 4 ohm taps on your MC452? Dumb question I know…
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Ditto. I have heard good things about this company. I'll have to give them a call.
The monoblocks look especially interesting. No worries about power with that amp.
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Kevin Last edited by 4N6; 08-30-2012 at 03:38 PM. |
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The Bryston 28B SST^2 are absolute brutes that possess wonderful finesse. They are magical on my Futura's
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not knowing of your budget but I am knowing of how well PASS amplification works with Maggies !!
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Maggies are often paired up with Bryston.....may want to email James Tanner I think he has had a fair amount of time with Maggies......They are often showing together at show events too.....
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