[George]

I recently bought a new pair of Magnepan 1.6s from Audio Advice in Raleigh, NC. When I asked about upgrading from my current Rotel amp, they unhesitatingly said "Bryston".

I have read and read and read on ye olde internets, and I believe I have come to the conclusion that (as always) the boys at Audio Advice know their business. So my question is, given my "across the front" line-up of Magnepan 1.6s and a Magnepan MGCC-1 center, do I want to go with the 9B SST (I have a pair of Mirage 190i in the rear) or do I want to get really serious up front and go with 6B SST and just use the old Rotel to drive the rears?

Your opinions are both desired and welcome.

[James Tanner]

Hi George,

I have owned every Maggie there is to own and my advice is go BIG on the fronts.
A 6B (LCR) and the Rotel (LR RR) or a 4B (left and right) and a 3-channel 9B for the Center and Surrounds.

james

[George]

Hi George,

I have owned every Maggie there is to own ....

Okay, you have my curiosity piqued. What are you running now?

Thanks for the recommendations.

[James Tanner]

I am now using PMC's.

james

[john1970]

George,

I recently purchased a Bryston 4B SST for a two-channel audio system.  My speakers are VMPS RM40s.  They are relatively efficient at 90dB/1W/1m, but they are a true 4 ohm speaker (min = 3.5 and max = 4.5).  IMO I would go with the 4B SST for the main speakers and a 3 channel 9B SST for the center and rear.  With this setup if you ever decide to go to a 7 channel system you can add two additional channels to the 9B.

Best,

John