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New Magnepan 1.7 owner here.

So, I auditioned the Magnepan 1.7's at my local dealer (a few blocks down the street) and wasn't in the slightest way impressed with these speakers. I listened through all Ayre equipment. The CDP was $3,000 bucks. I don't know the model numbers of the amps or preamp, but it was all truly high end gear. This is my first pair of Planars, ever...

Anyway, I gave into the hype in hopes that I could tune them through trial and error and get what I hear many rave about.

My previous setup was mostly NAD gear and Monitor Audio RS6's. I truly loved these speakers. I had the NAD C162 pre, C272 amp, C541i CDP, and boy was this setup fun.

Anyway, I'm in the market for an amp. I borrowed a Rotel RB-1080 from the dealer and so far, I feel like the Maggies want more.

So if you all would be so kind as to offer an amp worthy of these speakers under $1,000 on the used market, that would be great. Also, since these are my first pair of planars, any tips/tricks and advice would be very welcomed! Thanks guys.


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Topic - New Magnepan 1.7 owner here. - shanethedrummer@gmail.com 14:43:32 07/23/10 (27)

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