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I can tell you that my Magnepans sound better with high power, high current, high capacitance amps.
…hopefully the OP likes the other sonic qualities of the PS Audio design.
If you really want to hear what your Sapphire's are capable of, get an ultra high quality, medium powered amp like the Pass 25 or 30. I ran my X3's with a First Watt (Pass designed) 30 watt amp and it was incredible.
I just had a Ghorn here for a short time. A buddy in Texas sent it to me for audition on the way to someone else. I too listen in a small room and at the same levels. If I hit 80db I’m cranking it. It drove Elac Unifi 2.0 speakers to 85db peaks with no discernible dynamic compression. My Ascend Acoustic Sierras were an easy load compared. And the SNR on that thing is for real. Black backgrounds? You betcha. If my AVA amp ever gives up the ghost I know what I’m buying without a doubt.
Intrigued by your post I Googled Ghorn and found no results. Is that the manufacturer's name?
Maybe this? https://www.schiit.com/products/gjallarhorn
To Prefer a $299 Schitt over an AVA amp would be pretty high praise for the "Ghorn".
It drove Elac Unifi 2.0 speakers to 85db peaks with no discernible dynamic compression.
Why are you even worrying about having too much power? If you like the sound sit back and enjoy. I have a friend that has the 1200's and loves them.
Fair question. The answer could be long winded but I’ll aim for succinct. In hind sight I’m recognizing my lack of foresight. Without a plan I assembled the system in the wrong order. I bought speakers and the amps before finalizing a layout and preparing a revealing space. Fortunately I stopped short of putting bigger money into a preamp and DAC until I finished the room and speaker setup.The space and speaker set up are now as about as good as they’re going to get and I’m hearing little discernible difference between the 1200w and 10w systems (aside from the perceived brightness and assumed calming with hours), which creates my conundrum. I can’t afford or justify spending big money on a complimentary preamp and DAC in front of the M1200s. I like them well enough and won’t take a step back to save some money. But if they’re not clearly better in any way that I can discern I may be better off reallocating the equipment dollars to build a better balanced and lower overall cost system.Long story short I’m not worried about too much power. Recognizing I don’t need anywhere near as much power as I initially assumed is a revelation that creates opportunities. Unfortunately or fortunately my deaf ears also lead me to believe something like a really nice Pass System would be a waste no matter how much I’d like to think otherwise.
Before changing amps, I would consider a new or different DAC or preamp. Hit the used market or buy new with a generous return policy. Also, consider tube rolling in the M1200's. Tubes can make a huge difference. USB cables can make a big difference as well.What preamp, DAC, phono, cables are you using? Have you played some pristine recorded reference music to see if you can hear a difference? Turn the lights off and listen on different days as our hearing varies on different days.I haven't heard the M1200's yet but owned a pair of M700's which sounded very good and better than the Parasound A21 that I had at the time. The M1200's are supposed to be that much better and my friend in New Mexico who owns the M1200's and owned the M700's concurs.
I’ve been using the PS Audio Gain Cell DAC / preamp. It’s out for repair which is why I’m using the Schiiit stack. IC and cables are Blue Jeans digital coax from a Vault2i to the GCD, Blue Jeans Belden XLR from the GCD to M1200, and Audio Art Signature Edition 2 cables to the Sapphires. Reference material right now is a collection of Octave Record selections that are the best I have. I usually listen in the evenings when the house and environment quiet down. My space is upstairs facing the street and not too far removed from a busy road. I plan on spending time with the PSA rig again to check myself when the GCD returns. Edit: I wouldn’t say I’m in a hurry to part ways with the amps but need to find an affordable, complimentary way forward. Used is certainly an option I’d consider.