"Large Magneplanar speakers and a Pass X350.8 should give you the power and scale you seek."
Plus one for dweller's recommendation. You may want to audition with and without a good tube preamp to best tailor the sound to your speciific tastes.
Both the new and used 3.x and 20.x Magnepans are excellent for life-like piano reproduction but may not produce the ultimate in powerful and dynamic bass.
If you prefer state of the art from top to bottom, add this if you have the room:
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audiokinesis-swarm-subwoofer-system/
With your large budget, you can afford the extra $2,500 and create a world class system. I honestly don't know of a system that would sound better. If I could afford it, this is definitely what I would purchase.
Best wishes,
Tim
Plus one for dweller's recommendation. You may want to audition with and without a good tube preamp to best tailor the sound to your speciific tastes.
Both the new and used 3.x and 20.x Magnepans are excellent for life-like piano reproduction but may not produce the ultimate in powerful and dynamic bass.
If you prefer state of the art from top to bottom, add this if you have the room:
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audiokinesis-swarm-subwoofer-system/
With your large budget, you can afford the extra $2,500 and create a world class system. I honestly don't know of a system that would sound better. If I could afford it, this is definitely what I would purchase.
Best wishes,
Tim