sjt78
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I used to have a pair of Magnepan MMG's a few years back when I was in grad school. At the time, I loved them but had to sell due to having a small apt. I've always drooled over the larger Maggies and was blown away when I heard the 1.6's set up in someone's home. Just for kicks, I searched on Audiogon for Magnepans and there is someone in my area selling a pair of 1.6's. I just bought a house so my audio funds are limited, so if I decide to buy these speakers I'll need to sell some of my headphone equipment to raise the money. My wife is firm on that, and I can't say I don't agree.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has Magnepans in their speaker system? People always say that they are hard speakers to drive and that you need an amp with gobs of power. I don't have the funds to buy a powerhouse amp, so I'm hoping my Sim Audio I-5 integrated amp has enough to drive them to reasonable sound levels. I have a large living room/great room that I think would be perfect for these large speakers. I would be able to let them breather a bit and be about 2-3' from the front wall. Any comments and/or advice on Magnepans would be great. I thought the MMG's were great at the time, but lacked low-end punch. I've heard the 1.6's do not disappoint.
-Steve
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has Magnepans in their speaker system? People always say that they are hard speakers to drive and that you need an amp with gobs of power. I don't have the funds to buy a powerhouse amp, so I'm hoping my Sim Audio I-5 integrated amp has enough to drive them to reasonable sound levels. I have a large living room/great room that I think would be perfect for these large speakers. I would be able to let them breather a bit and be about 2-3' from the front wall. Any comments and/or advice on Magnepans would be great. I thought the MMG's were great at the time, but lacked low-end punch. I've heard the 1.6's do not disappoint.
-Steve