Will the Nakamichi AV-500 drive MMG's?

Posted by Alan L. Maier [SysOp] [IP: 12.75.199.156] on August 23, 1999 at 19:47:45
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In Reply to: Will the Nakamichi AV-500 drive MMG's? posted by Chuck G on August 22, 1999 at 22:57:35:

Chuck,

The MMGs are an incredible bargain at $500/pr... I can not think of a more accurate loudspeaker at that price. Yes it lacks bass, requires a lot of power and is terribly limited as far as maximum output - there has to be a reason why people continue to buy other $500/pr loudspeakers for good reason.

I do not feel you have the receiver for the job. The Maggies are a 4 ohm load and require an amplifier with a good bias toward current capability than simple watts - and it must be squeaky clean too. Also your room is large for them in my opinion. The MMGs are still at home with a power amplifier instead of a receiver as a source - if you can meet this criterion, and can accept moderate volume levels as the loudest you can play them, order a pair.

If you do go with them, definitely high-pass them and remember you will need a "quick" subwoofer over a "thumper" subwoofer. Maggie bass is ultra quick and articulate - sub matching can be tough but rewarding when you get the setup complete.

Alan

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