I need this amplifier to run an old set of magnaplanar speakers. The more watts the better,100 watts at 2ohms is minimum requirements for these speakers
2006-12-10 13:28:45 · 4 answers · asked by derek m 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
You are correct - panel speakers are 2-3 ohm speakers and inexpensive solid state receivers are inadequate.
Bob Carver’s Sunfire Amplifiers are a natural for panel speakers. The Sunfire Cinema Grand easily handles my large Martin Logan home theater.
If you only intend to use the ''Maggies'' for music (and not home theater) you should consider a tube amplifier. The Jolida brand is impressive for price vs. performance. A rule of thumb with tube amplifiers is that one tube watt is equivalent to two or three solid state watts.
If used equipment is acceptable you will have better luck with the classified section of Audiogon than eBay.
Those are magical speakers – enjoy.
2006-12-11 04:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by WebtvDan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most receivers/speakers has 4 , 6 or 8ohm.Typically, you won't find 2 ohm speakers - you'll take a pair of 4 ohm speakers and run them in parallel so they 'present' a 2 ohm load to the amp.
2 ohm components are very high end and expensive
2006-12-10 23:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rav D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure than they are 2 ohms? most amps run stable down to 4 ohms with occassional dips down to around 2 ohms but i dont think that they nominal impedance is 2 ohms. either way try checking out www.outlawaudio.com or www.rotel.com they make some quality products. www.adcom.com is good too
2006-12-10 21:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by surfntom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the cheapest one I could find. Check the rest of the site to find more expensive amps.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Nady-XA900-Pro-Stereo-Power-Amp?sku=482052
2006-12-10 21:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋