2. speakers
  3. 142174-303

Heard Maggie 3.7i with..

...a Rogue Cronus Magnum driving them. The combo sounded surprisingly great. I was surprised that a 100 wpc amp could drive them so well. Anyone else have experience with "low" powered amps and Maggies. When I've had Maggies, I've always had amps in the 150 to 250 (8 ohms) range.  Though I now have Golden Ear Triton1s, I think I will eventually have Maggies again. I've heard the Cronus with T1 and it's also a great combo. 

I guess the point of all this is that while I generally believe you should choose speakers first and then choose the amp to drive them, I'm thinking of getting the Rogue now and the Maggies in the future. Mistake? Thoughts?
secretguy
austin_jeff's avatar
austin_jeff
32 posts
 
you sound confused...wth you talking about...getting amp 1st?
secretguy OP
199 posts
 
OK...to clarify: Is it a mistake to choose and amp before you decide on speakers?

secretguy OP
199 posts
 
Stereo 5...that's interesting. In what ways was the Mac better?
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Yes you should choose the speakers you like and THEM pick an amplifier that is great with THOSE SPEAKERS. If you are unsure about the speakers I would not buy an amplifier now.MAC is not the company it once was.. (new owners) Just saying.. DOA product. Poor service...If I were suggesting an amplifier to try with Magnepans.. Bryston.
scorpio1951
171 posts
 
  Elizabeth, on what specific basis are you criticizing McIntosh? Is it because it has new owners? Is that the objective criteria for saying it not the company it once was? I've had Mc products for 39 years, including during several owner changes.I own 12 McIntosh units. I have not noticed  a decline in quality. As for your claims of poor service, what was that about? I have 39 years of outstanding service from McIntosh. So, just what are you talking about?
More to discover