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Magneplanar 3.7 - recommended preamp and amp

I've owned the 3.6 speakers years ago and really enjoyed them. I want to buy the 3.7s and also need electronics. I have a budget constraint of 4-5k for a solid state preamp and amp. I'm okay buying 2nd hand. For those who own Magneplanars can you recommend gear within my price range? My room size is 16 x 21 and I don't listen loudly. I thought even an integrated amp might work (like the Moon i7). I'd appreciate hearing some ideas.

Thanks!
newton
arh
366 posts
 
I highly recommend the Gilmore Audio Raptor 500d monoblocks for your Maggies. They now are selling for $2500 the pair. I use them on my 3.6's and they are great with the Maggies. I have never used a ss preamp so I can't recommend one
Alan
stanleylocke
116 posts
 
I have owned many pairs of Maggies over the years and have found that a good SS amp like a Plinius SA100 MkII and a tube preamp like a BAT Vk3iX have been the best match.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I own 3.6s
If I had to use a less expensive preamp I would be using an Audio Research Sp-15. The Sp-15 has a great three tube phono section, the rest is SS.
I got one a few years back for $1,500.
That $ was a little low, but that particular ARC item is not well known.
It is a great preamp for the price.
Hard to find though.
Another gem is the VAC Standard and is also around $1,500. Also rare. (I own both, neither for sale!!! even though my main preamp is a Bryston BP-26)
Both have separate power supplies.
Spend the rest on the amp. A used Bryston 4B-SST or 4B-SST2 could be found. Do not settle for a Bryston 4B-ST.
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