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Finnegann · 7th February 2006, 04:20 PM

Proac 1SC monitors, 86dB (or less) 5 ohms minimum, with Amp6 are quite good. Even the bass is ok, low bass is not strong, but it's ok. My room is smallish and the amp has aircore inductors and 14.6 voltage.

cotdt · 7th February 2006, 05:06 PM

wait till you try some ~ 92dB efficient speakers on the amp6. that really makes the amp sing. but OK, I do think that the system should be designed around the speakers and not the amp. In that case, AMP5 will be the way to go.

lawbadman · 7th February 2006, 09:54 PM

Anybody ever tried the Charlize with magnepan MMG speakers or a similar combination?

What were the results like?

john65b · 7th February 2006, 10:01 PM

While I do not have the Charlize, I have a TA2020 amp and my pair of MMG's are a bit too tough for it. It's hard to explain, but the TA2020/MMG amp/speaker combo feels strained.

It seems to loose the dynamics and presence of a more efficient speaker with the TA2020.

Of course. it is just my opinion here...your mileage may vary.

lawbadman · 8th February 2006, 12:18 AM

Thanks john65b,
I guess I will have to go with one of the Hypex modules.
Have you tried a UCD or ZAPpulse with your MMGs?

Lawrence

Pano · 8th February 2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lawbadman
Anybody ever tried the Charlize with magnepan MMG speakers or a similar combination?

Maggies need POWER POWER POWER!! I can't see that a little 7 watt amp could really light them up. But he magnepans have great detail, so what you get before clipping should sound very nice, very detailed.

jkeny · 8th February 2006, 01:55 AM

Anybody try the t-amp with Rogers LS3/5a speakers? - 15 ohm about 86db. I have these and a t-amp and although the sound is loud enough for me I still feel it might be lacking something. I don't have any other decent speakers to try it with

John

john65b · 8th February 2006, 04:36 AM

Funny you shoud say UCD...I ordered a pair of the 180's two weeks ago...I plan on using them with my MMG's, and I am sure it will be awesome sounding.

lawbadman · 8th February 2006, 07:41 AM

Hey John65b,
That is also the same plan that I have. I was just wondering if I could get away with a 15 watter for a little while.
I will be purchasing a pair of the UDC180 soon but I wanted to be totally sure that I am going in the right direction.

I asked the guys over at audiogon.com which budget amp would go well with my MMGs and they are in favour of a McCormack DNA 1 or 0.5. How well do you think that the UCD180 will compare to a McCormack?

Thanks

classd4sure · 8th February 2006, 09:26 AM

Hi,

Never heard a DNA 1 but I just did a quick read up of it.. sounds decent. It also sounds like the UCD180 is about 1/2 the power?

Spend the same amount on a UCD400 setup, or half that, good quality components etc.. it'd probably blow it out of the water in every respect, and you have that DIY thrill to it too.

Just my biased view.

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lawbadman diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Catherine, Jamaica	Hey John65b, That is also the same plan that I have. I was just wondering if I could get away with a 15 watter for a little while. I will be purchasing a pair of the UDC180 soon but I wanted to be totally sure that I am going in the right direction. I asked the guys over at audiogon.com which budget amp would go well with my MMGs and they are in favour of a McCormack DNA 1 or 0.5. How well do you think that the UCD180 will compare to a McCormack? Thanks __________________ <a href="http://www.danasoft.com"><img src="http://www.danasoft.com/sig/lawbadman.jpg" border="0"></a><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><p>Sign by Danasoft - <a href="http://www.danasoft.com">For Backgrounds and Layouts</a></p></div>

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7th February 2006, 04:20 PM	#21
Finnegann diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Proac 1SC monitors, 86dB (or less) 5 ohms minimum, with Amp6 are quite good. Even the bass is ok, low bass is not strong, but it's ok. My room is smallish and the amp has aircore inductors and 14.6 voltage.

7th February 2006, 05:06 PM	#22
cotdt diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	wait till you try some ~ 92dB efficient speakers on the amp6. that really makes the amp sing. but OK, I do think that the system should be designed around the speakers and not the amp. In that case, AMP5 will be the way to go.

7th February 2006, 10:01 PM	#24
john65b diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	While I do not have the Charlize, I have a TA2020 amp and my pair of MMG's are a bit too tough for it. It's hard to explain, but the TA2020/MMG amp/speaker combo feels strained. It seems to loose the dynamics and presence of a more efficient speaker with the TA2020. Of course. it is just my opinion here...your mileage may vary.

8th February 2006, 01:55 AM	#27
jkeny Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin	Anybody try the t-amp with Rogers LS3/5a speakers? - 15 ohm about 86db. I have these and a t-amp and although the sound is loud enough for me I still feel it might be lacking something. I don't have any other decent speakers to try it with John

8th February 2006, 04:36 AM	#28
john65b diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	Funny you shoud say UCD...I ordered a pair of the 180's two weeks ago...I plan on using them with my MMG's, and I am sure it will be awesome sounding.

8th February 2006, 09:26 AM	#30
classd4sure Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2004	Hi, Never heard a DNA 1 but I just did a quick read up of it.. sounds decent. It also sounds like the UCD180 is about 1/2 the power? Spend the same amount on a UCD400 setup, or half that, good quality components etc.. it'd probably blow it out of the water in every respect, and you have that DIY thrill to it too. Just my biased view.

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