mikeh22020

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Audio Research DS 450 amp......thoughts
Personally instead of getting a D class amp from Audio Research,  I would look for a good D400MKIII which are generally less than 2 grand any more.  200/400/800 watts a side at 8/4/2 ohms and can drive virtually anything, or at least have no troub... 
Sanders Magtech Amp or Bryston 4B-SST2 4 Mags 3.6
Another way to consider is finding a used Audio Research D-400II to drive the Maggies.  I know folks love Bryston but I have used this amp, in fact two of them for years on MGIIIas bi-amped and 3,7s and now 20.7s bridged when I am in the mood for ... 
What is a good upgrade to the Magnepan MGlc?
They will still rebuild them, I started with Maggie MGIIb's and upgraded to the IIIas after awhile. I have used Audio Research M100 monoblock tubes but now use the Audio Research D400mk2 and support the maggies on the low end with a pair of velody... 
Audio Research SP9 family
I had the original SP9 and have upgraded it 1st to a MKII and now MKIII. If you have a need for a very good phono stage at a reasonable price the SP9 is ideal. The upgrade to MKIII GREATLY improves the line section too. It brings it more into the ...