Giant killer: The magnus ma-300

[MarinJim]

After doing a lot of research, my next amp purchase took me by complete surprise at how good it sounds. It is the Canary Audio/Magnus MA-300, a 600 watter for my Venture speakers. And, it is built in the good ol' USA! Here is a honest, well written review. I could not have written it any better:

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superio...udio_ma300.htm

http://www.magnusaudio.com/MA300-204.jpg

 

[wizard]

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4 big caps in the middle and 4 small caps at the sides.

 

[LL21]

After doing a lot of research, my next amp purchase took me by complete surprise at how good it sounds. It is the Canary Audio/Magnus MA-300, a 600 watter for my Venture speakers. And, it is built in the good ol' USA! Here is a honest, well written review. I could not have written it any better:

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superio...udio_ma300.htm

http://www.magnusaudio.com/MA300-204.jpg

Congrats...that's some serious amplification. I read that review. Enjoy!

 

[MarinJim]

Congrats...that's some serious amplification. I read that review. Enjoy!

Thanks Lloyd and Wizard. It was voted one of the best looking amps of all time by Audio Hall of Fame.com (HigherFi.com)

 

[mep]

I have always admired the looks and build quality of their tube products and wondered why we never heard much about the company in the press.

 

[LL21]

For some reason Jim's link did not work when i tried it...i found the review separately. Does this link work?

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0311/mangus_audio_ma300.htm

 

[MarinJim]

I have always admired the looks and build quality of their tube products and wondered why we never heard much about the company in the press.

I have wondered the same thing, and I am actually very puzzled. I think it might have to do with marketing and paying review rags for advertisement (maybe )

 

[wizard]

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New preamp?

 

[LL21]

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New preamp?

Nice! At further details, Wizard?

 

[porselen]

just ordered the amp; looking forward to trying it!

Nice looking amp also, anyone having any info on it?

 

[MarinJim]

just ordered the amp; looking forward to trying it!

Nice looking amp also, anyone having any info on it?

650 wpc into 4 ohms? 160 lbs? http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superiorAudio/equipment/0311/mangus_audio_ma300.htm

 

[porselen]

yes i read the article;
i meant the ma-100 if there is any written info about it!

 

[TBone]

Nice looking unit, although I sincerely doubt the majority of audiophiles would consider a 10K amp, a "giant killer".

tb1

 

[nirodha]

Nice looking unit, although I sincerely doubt the majority of audiophiles would consider a 10K amp, a "giant killer".

tb1

True. But "It is has the performance to compete against amplifiers costing five times as much, it is a superb component" is at least a nice and challenging review .

 

[TBone]

True. But "It is has the performance to compete against amplifiers costing five times as much, it is a superb component" is at least a nice and challenging review .

Glass half full or ... perhaps the amplifiers costing 5 times as much were not as good as advertised?

tb1

 

[NorthStar]

-- Hi porselen, and Welcome! :b

And yes, please let us know your impressions on that new amp when you put it to test in your own system.

Bests,
Bob

 

[MarinJim]

yes i read the article;
i meant the ma-200 if there is any written info about it!

I just had on delivered today. I will post later.

Sorry, I ment the class A, MA 200

 

[MarinJim]

Nice looking unit, although I sincerely doubt the majority of audiophiles would consider a 10K amp, a "giant killer".

tb1

It killed my $30K Burmester 911 MK3, in my system.

 

[NorthStar]

It killed my $30K Burmester 911 MK3, in my system.

---- Wow! ...In sheer overall output power, or absolu!e 'pure' sound quality? ...Both?

 

[MarinJim]

---- Wow! ...In sheer overall output power, or absolu!e 'pure' sound quality? ...Both?

In emotional power. It has 2X the power and headroom. You have to understand, some North American distributors charge 50% to bring these items in. That is why I am trying to going mostly "built in the USA".