Oops - it's Ritz who's getting the 375-watt amps. Sorry all for the confusion.

Hey Ritz, it might be interesting to drive one Maggie with the new Lyngdorf (after a suitable breakin period) and one with the old Outlaw, on mono material, using the 990's rather inconvenient remote channel balancing capability, and let us know what actual differences you hear. I realize this ignores any possible difference in stereo imaging, etc.

I did a head to head, but I think that is very subjective since I knew which one was connected at all times. I found the Lyngdorf did better justice to heavy plucked bass in a lot of jazz material I listen to. I also felt like I had a wider soundstage (if you can imagine that...since I agree with your comment about the fat sweet spot of the maggies).

After a few days, they needed the demo back and now I'm waiting for my unit to ship. That was the best listening experience I've had with my Maggies to date so I think it's going to be a good fit. It's not quite up there with a TACT pre/amp combination (with the corner loaded woofers), but I'll settle for now. 8-) I'm also thinking of getting a Velodyne/Outlaw SMS to dial in the bass a bit better.

Cheers,