Power amplifier to replace McIntosh MC302

[miatadan]

Looking for amplifier to replace McIntosh MC302 as amplifier would have thermal issues on 8 ohm tap which sounded better than the 4 ohm tap. After 2 hours playing music with meters between 30-300 watt , power guard lights start to flash , with fins on amplifier hot enough to burn fingers.

Maybe Bryston 4B cubed would work better? Also seen reviews that the Red Dragon M1000 Mk ll amplifiers work well.

Seems more power the better with Magnepan 1.7i

Besides models I mentioned, any other power amplifiers I should look at?

Dan

[jdandy]

Dan.......I would move to a McIntosh MC452 if you wish to remain with a single chassis amplifier, otherwise bring home a pair of MC601's. Either amplifiers will give those Maggies what they hunger for.

[vegaracer1]

I have had no problems with my Cary Audio Monoblocks powering my Magnepan 3.7. 1000 watts a channel at ,4 ohms never been hot. Warm yes.

[miatadan]

Dan.......I would move to a McIntosh MC452 if you wish to remain with a single chassis amplifier, otherwise bring home a pair of MC601's. Either amplifiers will give those Maggies what they hunger for.

McIntosh no longer a option as dealer here no longer carries it due to weak canadian dollar , now worth less 35% of US (((

Otherwise MC601 would be what I like

Dan

[jdandy]

McIntosh no longer a option as dealer here no longer carries it due to weak canadian dollar , now worth less 35% of US (((

Otherwise MC601 would be what I like

Dan.......Bryston should be able to kick the Maggies into gear without breaking a sweat. The new 14B³ delivers 600 watts per channel into an 8 ohm load, 900 watts into a 4 ohm load. That should do it.


http://hifilounge.co.uk/image/cache/data/bryston%20products/Cubed%20Amps/14b/Screen%20Shot%202016-04-04%20at%2013.13.07-675x500.png

[Formerly YB-2]

If not the Bryston then how about the Classe mono-block amps? Believe JA of Stereophile uses a pair as his reference amps for reviews.

[JMD]

Also the PS Audio BHK hybrid amps should do the trick.

[vegaracer1]

Bryston has always been considered a fantastic amp for Mags.

[Mikeylee]

Are the bigger Simaudio amps a consideration?

[matt_zak]

Bryston has always been considered a fantastic amp for Mags.

Yes, Bryston has always paired well with Mags. The 4B cubed would be a good match for the 1.7's

[Eisener Bart]

Looking for amplifier to replace McIntosh MC302 as amplifier would have thermal issues on 8 ohm tap which sounded better than the 4 ohm tap. After 2 hours playing music with meters between 30-300 watt , power guard lights start to flash , with fins on amplifier hot enough to burn fingers.

Maybe Bryston 4B cubed would work better? Also seen reviews that the Red Dragon M1000 Mk ll amplifiers work well.

Seems more power the better with Magnepan 1.7i

Besides models I mentioned, any other power amplifiers I should look at?

Dan

Take NuPrime Ref 20 (monoblocks).

[miatadan]

Bryston has always been considered a fantastic amp for Mags.

I ended up ordering the Bryston 4B cubed in silver, 19" with handles.:yes:At a lot of audio shows Bryston is paired with Magnepan:banana:

[vegaracer1]

Now the hard part,,, waiting for delivery. I had about 2 hours sleep last night because I have a freight delivery from Masterlu today. Lol

[Masterlu]

Now the hard part,,, waiting for delivery. I had about 2 hours sleep last night because I have a freight delivery from Masterlu today. Lol

And... ? :)

[vegaracer1]

And... ? :)
I had to start working early, My wife had the delivery driver put it in the back of the Yukon.I will be laying eyes on this beauty at around 2:30 am for the first time. Another sleepless night I bet.!:)[emoji106]

[miatadan]

Now the hard part,,, waiting for delivery. I had about 2 hours sleep last night because I have a freight delivery from Masterlu today. Lol

Same for me, was told 2 to 3 week wait

[Masterlu]

I had to start working early, My wife had the delivery driver put it in the back of the Yukon.I will be laying eyes on this beauty at around 2:30 am for the first time. Another sleepless night I bet.!:)[emoji106]

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[vegaracer1]

https://www.filepicker.io/api/file/Qt04EPQQOauaY1ctIMPN
Could not have happened without Masterlu.[emoji106]

[vintage_tube]

My ears were burning.:lmao: (:D)

Congrats on a great amplifier.:thumbsup:

Bob