Integrated amp in $2k range for Magnepan 1.6?

[Florian]

to do what? let's hear it from the egomeister

To reach a level where a comment on a piece of equipment is actually valid. Your comment is like saying that my Klipsch Cornwalls work well with my Krell KRS200. LOL

[theaudiohobby]

To reach a level where a comment on a piece of equipment is actually valid. Your comment is like saying that my Klipsch Cornwalls work well with my Krell KRS200. LOL

So it takes owning 20's, Apogee's, Acoustats, Soundlabs etc... that all feel the same way to comment on how a Pathos Classic matches with Quads/ Maggie 1.6R, just shows how clueless you are . You did not rise to the bait, yet managed to walk right into another, Enjoy the trip, come back when you finally have a clue

[Florian]

I will add you to the list of people i cant talk to. I dont see your points and you avoid the real point in every reply you write. Mike made the right decision and its great to see that at least someone is taking the right path. Mike will enjoy the system very much and besides that I have the Pathos and the equipment with which i can actually see the true nature of a amp. The Pathos is a great match for almost all speakers exept electrostatics like your Quads.

[Mike Anderson]

Mike made the right decision and its great to see that at least someone is taking the right path.

Alright, but if you start calling me "grasshopper" I'm gonna ditch the Maggies and buy the most expensive Bose speakers I can get my hands on!

[theaudiohobby]

....The Pathos is a great match for almost all speakers except electrostatics like your Quads.

Repeating the same thing the over and over does not make it any more valid than the first time you said it, You deserve a new a accolade, "Clueless in Bavaria".

It's been fun ribbing you , enjoy the trip !

[Florian]

I have to repeat myself a hundred times because you simple dont get it. And you still dont! Why dont you go to the Quad forum and ask what they think of the Pathos on the Quads? I can save you the time by advising you to read my posts again.

In doesnt matter what you think, the story is done. My ride is almost over while your still sitting at the shore looking out for the boat. Enjoy your trip!

[theaudiohobby]

I have to repeat myself a hundred times because you simple dont get it. And you still dont! Why dont you go to the Quad forum and ask what they think of the Pathos on the Quads? I can save you the time by advising you to read my posts again.

Can you top this?

I've had VTL compact monoblock 100s, -great; VTL tiny triod monoblocks, -great. But even better, I like the new Pathos Classic One integrated. It's more refined and detailed. I'm not even thinking about new amps anymore and you don't have to spend money on a preamp or connecting cable, and they look sexy. This would be my top recommendation for an excellent Quad 57 driving amp.

Do I need to repeat why I refer to you as "Clueless in Bavaria" ?

In does not matter what you think, the story is done. My ride is almost over while your still sitting at the shore looking out for the boat. Enjoy your trip!

Of course, it does not matter what I think, as for the trip thanks for the offer, I am not interested in an ego trip, it is more profitable for me to stay here and enjoy my rig. Please enjoy the rest of your trip as you come ashore.

[Florian]

My ego is quite smaller then yours. Your EGO is sooo big that you cannot accept the fact that i disagree with all your posts. You cannot accept the fact that a high current tube OTL amp would be far better then the Pathos on the little Quads. Come down to Switzerland and ill show you a triple stacked quad 57 running on pure OTL and youll see why your little quad + subwoofer combo with funny electronics gives you no credit on judging an amp.

[theaudiohobby]

From here

First only the MKII is worth getting and MKI is no longer being made and has not been for while > 2 years, so I am rather surprised that your dealer claims to have one in stock. The Classic has soft bass and in that area, the Logos may outperform it, however the Classic is lively and open sounding amplifier, whose limitations become readily apparent with bass-heavy music or speakers that demand grunt in the low-end, also will the treble and bass balance be to your taste, Florian likes it, will you? I will suggest you listen to the Pathos if you have the opportunity because as I wrote many moons ago (probably over two years ago), it sounds great but it was handily outperformed in certain areas by other amplifiers at the time.

to the conclusion of this little saga, which is now posted here for posterity.

Those of you who have been kind enough to indulge my quest for an integrated amp to power the 1.6qr's I have on order know I got the Pathos Acoustics Classic One MkII -- and while I absolutely the sound of the amp, I was a little dismayed about the lack of power and low end.

Well I just found a used Pathos Acoustics Logos for a ridiculously low price! It's somewhat out of my original $2k budget, but not by a huge amount. What a score!!

If this thing sounds as good as the Classic One but with more power, then I'm going to be VERY happy.

Should be here Friday, I'll let you know what I think.

[Mike Anderson]

^^^ In Florian's defense, I'm presently using the amp with the MMG's, not the 1.6qr's (which should be here next week).

The Classic One may well be plenty loud enough with the 1.6qr's, but I do like having the extra muscle of the Logos (I will want to move up to 3.6's or higher eventually), and I got a very good deal on it, so why not.

[jack201]

I owned 1.6QRs in the past. I also listen to a lot of electronica, house and progressive trance.

I would look for a second hand DK Design Integrated amp. A new one from LSA Group would set you back about 3 Grand MSRP, I have no idea what street prices are like over there in the U.S.

Pre-owned, It should fit right in your budget. The Pathos is gorgeous and will make the DK look rather...ummm...hulking but the DK will provide all the grunt you'll need while retaining the delicacy and finesse required for mind bending synth pad ambience. It also has balanced inputs so you won't need to use an adapter from your DAC1.

Like the Pathos it is a Hybrid design. As Florian stated don't worry. Tubes really do last a long time and are very easy to source provided you aren't hunting for decades old NOS rarities.