Selling my like new (less than 30hrs of play time) Magnus MA400 power amp with XLR & RCA inputs. This amp has an amazing tube like sound for a solid state amp. Buyer pays for shipping (100lbs),insurance & paypal if used. Pick up is available & encouraged (did I mention it's a 100lbs) no trades. Please see my 100% feedback on Agon under vinyljunky1. This is what one reviewer wrote:
Comparison and Competition
Two competitive amplifiers that match the price point of the MA-400 are the Aesthetix Atlas, retailing for $8,000, and the Sanders Sound Magtech, retailing for $5,500. The Magtech is a very neutral, detailed amplifier. It also delivers very well-controlled dynamics and bottom-end extension, but it falls way short in two sonic parameters. First, the MA-400 has beautiful, lifelike tonal colors/timbres that are lacking in the Sanders amplifier. Secondly, Magtech does not have the overall silky smoothness of the MA-400 that allows you to relax into the music. On the other hand, the Aesthetix Atlas comes much closer to the colors/timbres and smoothness of the MA-400; however, it lacks the ability to present spatial qualities in a three-dimensional way in comparison to the MA-400, along with not being able to match the powerful dynamics and lower-end grunt of the Magnus amplifier. Conclusion
I stated at the beginning of this review that I was very curious if Canary Audio could bring the same "musical touch" of its tube-based equipment to its solid-state Magnus line. The answer is a resounding yes. The MA-400 has tube-like sonic qualities, such as richer and more natural colors/tonality/timbres, three-dimensional imaging, and a grainless liquidity not often found in solid-state amplifiers. However, this does not come at the expense of transparency and micro-details or a lack of dynamics and lower-frequency extension or control. I believe that--based on performance, quality of parts, and the high level of construction--the Magnus Audio MA-400 stereo amplifier belongs in the higher echelon of solid-state equipment on today's market. If I did not already own the superlative Pass Labs XA-60.8 mono blocks, I would serious consider buying the MA-400 to power one of my systems. If you have any questions please email me.
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110 lbs. |
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93065 (Simi Valley, CA) |
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USA and Canada |
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UPS, FedEx / Paid by: Buyer |
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