[AvsFan]

Yes, 48v King mono though. So that's only 200 watts into 4Ω.

Can you upgrade to the 60v version?

[AvsFan]

Yes, 48v King mono though. So that's only 200 watts into 4Ω.

I had the 48v STM. For sure wasn't enough muscle for the Maggie's.
The Golden Cherry 400 watt per channel monoblocks!
As my French friend says....... PARFAIT! 

[AmpDesigner333]

I had the 48v STM. For sure wasn't enough muscle for the Maggie's.
The Golden Cherry 400 watt per channel monoblocks!
As my French friend says....... PARFAIT! 

Golden Cherry is the top-of-the-line Cherry Maraschino Amplifier.  Output is 200Wpc into 8Ω, 400Wpc into 4Ω, or 800Wpc into 2Ω.  SNR is 118dB.  THD+N at 10W is 0.002%.  These are DC coupled and balanced end-to-end.  RCA adapters are included to accommodate single ended inputs.  Pretty sure all Mags are 4Ω NOMINAL.  The 1.7, for example, is more varied than the LRS, and goes below 2Ω at 20kHz.  The LRS is lower than 4Ω through the entire audio range.  Thanks.

-Tommy O

[AvsFan]

Golden Cherry is the top-of-the-line Cherry Maraschino Amplifier.  Output is 200Wpc into 8Ω, 400Wpc into 4Ω, or 800Wpc into 2Ω.  SNR is 118dB.  THD+N at 10W is 0.002%.  These are DC coupled and balanced end-to-end.  RCA adapters are included to accommodate single ended inputs.  Pretty sure all Mags are 4Ω NOMINAL.  The 1.7, for example, is more varied than the LRS, and goes below 2Ω at 20kHz.  The LRS is lower than 4Ω through the entire audio range.  Thanks.

-Tommy O




Which means the LRS is a pretty tough speaker for an amp to drive, correct?

Which means the LRS is a pretty tough speaker for an amp to drive, correct?

[AmpDesigner333]

Which means the LRS is a pretty tough speaker for an amp to drive, correct?

Exactly!!  This is why the STM (Stereo Maraschino) might have a problem driving them unless you have the 60V 1kW power supply.

[AvsFan]

Exactly!!  This is why the STM (Stereo Maraschino) might have a problem driving them unless you have the 60V 1kW power supply.

That's what I have been reading about them. That the LRS isn't your typical "entry" level Magnepan speaker. That it's the real deal, just in a smaller version. And I can attest to the fact that they are VERY demanding. I went through 4 amplifiers before I found the perfect match for them. The LRS's were fairly new when you suggested the 48v STM. I think we underestimated what it took to really power the LRS's. The STM sounded great, it just wasn't enough to power these Maggies. I am sure the 60v  STM would have been just fine but I am so glad we came to an agreement and just went with the GC's! What a match for the LRS's! They breeze through the music that was sending the STM into protection mode.

[AvsFan]

Golden Cherry is the top-of-the-line Cherry Maraschino Amplifier.  Output is 200Wpc into 8Ω, 400Wpc into 4Ω, or 800Wpc into 2Ω.  SNR is 118dB.  THD+N at 10W is 0.002%.  These are DC coupled and balanced end-to-end.  RCA adapters are included to accommodate single ended inputs.  Pretty sure all Mags are 4Ω NOMINAL.  The 1.7, for example, is more varied than the LRS, and goes below 2Ω at 20kHz.  The LRS is lower than 4Ω through the entire audio range.  Thanks.

-Tommy O

To add on to what you were saying about the design of the Golden Cherry. Yes, it did come with RCA adapters, which I obviously needed due to my current pre-amp is unbalanced. But....... in the VERY near future, I will have a passive per-amp that is fully balanced and a DAC that is also fully balanced, what should I expect when I have that all hooked up and running? Balanced to balanced all the way around. What will that do for the Golden Cherry mono's?

[slefley]

I ordered mine on 1/3 and just received them, so almost 16 weeks. Unfortunately they sent the wrong color so I need to exchange for off-white. My Schitt Aegir seems to work OK @ 40 WPC in a 11x20 room. 

They sound very impressive though. Totally different presentation than my Rogers LS3/5A’s. Where the Rogers bring the performers into the room with me, the LRS’s transport me to the performers. I’ll probably live with the LRS for a year and look at the 1.7.

[jhm731]

I ordered mine on 1/3 and just received them, so almost 16 weeks. Unfortunately they sent the wrong color so I need to exchange for off-white.

What color did they send you?

[smargo]

My Schitt Aegir seems to work OK @ 40 WPC in a 11x20 room. 

give it a couple more weeks - once you get over the infatuation of these speakers and you will crave an amplifier with loads more power

[AvsFan]

give it a couple more weeks - once you get over the infatuation of these speakers and you will crave an amplifier with loads more power

EXACTLY! They sound good with everything I have used them with, they didn't wake up and truly come to life until I put these 400 watt monoblocks on them.  It's like an epiphany. An aha moment. "This is what these things can sound like?" 

I used to think that they only played certain genres of music really well. Ummmm........ FALSE! You just need good power to really drive them with all genres music.

I'm playing this right now on Quobuz in Hi-Res. SPECTACULAR!



 

[slefley]

I received black fabric with natural oak trim. They look really nice, but don’t fit with the rest of my listening room. Magnepan customer service is outstanding though, and exchanging them will not be a problem. 

I jumped off the upgrade merry-go-round a couple years ago and am learning to enjoy what I have rather than always looking for the next best thing. It helps that I live in a condo and listen at relatively low volumes, so the Aegir may work out.

[Wind Chaser]

How long before they make the exchange?

[AvsFan]

I received black fabric with natural oak trim. They look really nice, but don’t fit with the rest of my listening room. Magnepan customer service is outstanding though, and exchanging them will not be a problem. 

I jumped off the upgrade merry-go-round a couple years ago and am learning to enjoy what I have rather than always looking for the next best thing. It helps that I live in a condo and listen at relatively low volumes, so the Aegir may work out.

Even at low to moderate listening levels, the higher powered monoblocks seem to sound better than the lower powered  amps I was using at the same level of listening. Everything ha s a more controlled, tight sound. I am sure that Aegir is pretty darn good though. I was using a 30 watt per channel Class D amp while waiting for my Golden Cherry Mono's and man, it sounded really good within it's limits. The Maggie''s are just a special speaker.

And I too am jumping off the upgrade Merry go round. After, after...... I get these two systems together. 

 

[slefley]

I believe you. But after spending way too much money over 40+ years searching for the perfect system, I’ve finally decided to enjoy the music instead of chasing the next-best piece of equipment.

[mick wolfe]

I believe you. But after spending way too much money over 40+ years searching for the perfect system, I’ve finally decided to enjoy the music instead of chasing the next-best piece of equipment.

Yep, your post pretty much sums it up for me as well. The key for me was stepping away from the typical "audiophile approved" loudspeaker and into what some would call the "fun speaker" category.  I rotate Klipsch, JBL and Zu in my larger casual/HT room and Ohm 1000's being the "gold standard" in my much smaller "analog" room. Tube amplification used almost exclusively.

[smargo]

The key for me was stepping away from the typical "audiophile approved" loudspeaker and into what some would call the "fun speaker" category. 

and i also agree - the proliferation of reviewers saying that this amplifier or speaker is so great - only to get said piece of equipment home - and be disappointed

cause i really thought - this will be the one - this piece of equipment will change my life - only to find - that - that equipment is over-rated - and my search would  continue

i occasionally buy a new piece of equipment still - and am still disappointed for the most part. I expect so much more

[I.Greyhound Fan]

and i also agree - the proliferation of reviewers saying that this amplifier or speaker is so great - only to get said piece of equipment home - and be disappointed

cause i really thought - this will be the one - this piece of equipment will change my life - only to find - that - that equipment is over-rated - and my search would  continue

i occasionally buy a new piece of equipment still - and am still disappointed for the most part. I expect so much more

It's called expectation bias.  I am usually disappointed in something after hearing people rave about it.  But we all have different tastes and it is a point of view as we all have different electronics, cables, music speakers and rooms.  On the other hand, it may just be overhyped and a piece of junk.

[AvsFan]

I believe you. But after spending way too much money over 40+ years searching for the perfect system, I’ve finally decided to enjoy the music instead of chasing the next-best piece of equipment.

That's what this is all about. Enjoying the music. Yes, once you stop listening to the equipment and start listening to the music, then you're there. But that's just the thing, the more effort I have put into my systems, the more I have been enjoying the music! I am enjoying music on a level today that I have never enjoyed music at. And that's another thing. I am not chasing the next-best piece of equipment, I was chasing the equipment that brought out the best in these Maggie's. And I am FINALLY there. Waiting on my DAC from Tommy, two subs and mission accomplished. I will just sit back and enjoy the music on this system. I toyed with upgrading to the 1.7i's, trying out the AVA SET 400, but I was like why? I'm happy. I just want to enjoy now.