Count me in the high power/high current camp for the 1.7i. That is a great speaker but it needs power to sound its best. I have the MMGs and have used various amps to include a tube amp. The best match is a Parasound A21.....by a wide margin. I would not use a receiver to power these planar speakers. I would not choose the McCormack or the A23. Perhaps if the McCormack was beefed up. I would look for a quality dual/mono design amp or a stereo amp with a very big transformer and large capacitance. The 1.7i really deserves the power to sing sweetly. IMHO
Appropriate Power for 1.7i's
I am sure this is the type of question that gets asked a lot, so I beg your indulgence for one more:
I have recently upgraded my speakers to a pair of Magnepan 1.7i's. I am enjoying these speakers even though I know they are not receiving an optimal signal. My goal is to provide a better signal.
My primary source is TIDAL HiFi, and here is my current setup
Power: Yamaha HTR-5450 (only front channels used). Ostensibly 85 w/channel --- I am aware that the specs for home theater receivers tend to be -ah optimistic.
DAC: ifi nano iDSD (burr-brown)
Digital signal provided by PC
My budget for upgrading the Yamaha is modest: $700-$900
Here is my want list:
100+ w/channel Stereo into 4 ohms. ( I have no need for more channels): Preferably Class A/B (as opposed to D)
I am not opposed to purchasing used, in spite of the additional effort involved.
I am considering the Denon Heos and Sonos Connect as a preamp. I am not opposed to an integrated amp, but I like the fact that these units allow me to control my selection via a phone app (my phone is an LGv20 w/ Android 7). Since I tend to listen to albums rather than individual songs or even playlists, the lack of this convenience is not a deal killer for me.
I have recently upgraded my speakers to a pair of Magnepan 1.7i's. I am enjoying these speakers even though I know they are not receiving an optimal signal. My goal is to provide a better signal.
My primary source is TIDAL HiFi, and here is my current setup
Power: Yamaha HTR-5450 (only front channels used). Ostensibly 85 w/channel --- I am aware that the specs for home theater receivers tend to be -ah optimistic.
DAC: ifi nano iDSD (burr-brown)
Digital signal provided by PC
My budget for upgrading the Yamaha is modest: $700-$900
Here is my want list:
100+ w/channel Stereo into 4 ohms. ( I have no need for more channels): Preferably Class A/B (as opposed to D)
I am not opposed to purchasing used, in spite of the additional effort involved.
I am considering the Denon Heos and Sonos Connect as a preamp. I am not opposed to an integrated amp, but I like the fact that these units allow me to control my selection via a phone app (my phone is an LGv20 w/ Android 7). Since I tend to listen to albums rather than individual songs or even playlists, the lack of this convenience is not a deal killer for me.
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