how does current work in an amplifier?

Actually, as 4 ohm speakers go, I think Magnepans are less current hungry than many. They do like lots of power though.

I've heard Maggies and tube amps work very well together.

The dealer did use a REL sub also though however.

I would strongly consider a tube amp were I to reacquire a pair of Maggies someday.

My caveat is tube amps and Maggies are both relatively finicky solutions in terms of what is needed to optimize results, so you have to be willing to deal with that.

Atmas,

I don't think the SS devices of 40 years or so ago can be compared apples to apples with their tube predecessors.

True, probably that SS was cheaper power technology than tubes, but most good vendors tended to maintain and add value with new features that could now be offered and still make a profit.

There is nothing evil about progress. It usually involves doing things more cost effectively in conjunction with providing greater overall value.

Its many years later now. Tubes have their advantages and disadvantages just like everything else. Their disadvantages overall led to their falling out of favor. Not to say that they are not capable of doing unique things in regards to sound quality overall still these days, but there is more than one way to skin a cat....

Specs done well are useful for helping determine up front how well components might work together. I definitely recommend using specs for this purpose to get where you want to be faster rather than putting pieces together blindly and hoping for optimal results.

Less useful for determining how good a particular piece is. Since it always takes two or more components to actually produce music, this is really not very important anyhoo.

Dsper,

I've heard krell and Martin Logan and teh results were very impressive.

Haven't heard Krell and Maggie but my gut tells me that is a very good match as well!

Glad to hear things are on a happy path!