Need an amp!

[blackraven]

The Class D Amp is not an integrated amp and has only one set of inputs as most power amps have (unless it has XLR inputs as well). It is the Preamp that has multiple inputs such as the DAC-11 which is a Preamp and DAC all in one. However, you can have a Class D power amp custom made such as this example showing the rear panel and insides, you will have to scroll down the page in the link-

$175 Class D amp--120 wpc

The DAC-11 has multiple inputs, 2 analog, 1 digital coax, 1 digital optical and 1 USB. And it has multiple out puts-Tube Out, Line out, DAC out.

Grant Fidelity TubeDAC-11 D/A Converter


By the way, then MMG's not only like high power but they like high current power. Some people may argue this point but in my experience with my MMG's and QR1.6's, higher current seems to make the sound more dynamic with more depth and better sounding at low volumes as well. It may just be a function of having a better amp rather than current but I believe that many Magnepan owners will agree with me.

[mlenda]

The ClassD amp is just a power amplifier. It has inputs to drive a power amp. The variable output from the DAC11 would be connected to the ClassD's inputs. All switching and volume woulld be controlled by the DAC11.

Just what I thought. Would I use the "Tube Out" or the "Line Out" output from the DAC-11?

(silly questions...)

By the way, then MMG's not only like high power but they like high current power. Some people may argue this point but in my experience with my MMG's and QR1.6's, higher current seems to make the sound more dynamic with more depth and better sounding at low volumes as well. It may just be a function of having a better amp rather than current but I believe that many Magnepan owners will agree with me.

Noted, thanks!

-m