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Comments on Magnum Dynalab MD-208 receiver

I am considering replacing my expensive Rowland Concentra I integrated amplifier and Fanfare FM tuner with the Magnum Dynalab MD-208 receiver. I am downscaling my 2nd system but plan on keeping my ProAC 2.5 speakers (I think) and Meridian 508.24 CD player (upgraded 508-20). How will the Magnum Dynalab MD-208 receiver sound with the ProAc 2.5 speakers? Does the Receiver have enough power (and amps) to make these speakers really sound good? This system is used for mostly background listening but it still needs to sound good. I hope to listen to the MD-208 later this week and asking for your comments. Thanks..
hgeifman
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onhwy61
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The Magnum reeiver will work fine as a replacement for the Rowland/Magnum combo. I believe the receiver's amp is based upon the well regarded Sim Audio design.
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kops
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I think Magnum does not have the current for Proacs
hgeifman OP
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The person above says the MD-208 Receiver does not have enough output current for the ProAc 2.5 speakers. The Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Receiver spec sheet says its current output is 30 amps peak. How many amps do the ProAc 2.5 speakers really need? thanks...
bemopti123
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I thought that Proacs are not that current demanding. nevertheless, I believe that it would be a downgrade to go from the Concerta to the Magnum receiver. For what I remember from reviews, the Magnum garnered diverging opinions from different review forums, in contrast to the almost equal opinion in reviews of the Concertas.
rny
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I do not have experience with your Rowland, which probably deserves the high praise it receives, but imo the MD-208 will be one of a few appropriate "downscale" solutions. Unfortunately, Bemoptil123's "downgrade" statement is probably accurate. But, consolidating components, generally providing adequate power, maintaining honest quality and finesse of presentation, is the niche the Magnum tries to fill. I found the MD-208 to be a serious piece of equipment that could be the mainstay for a nice, simple system.
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