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Maggie 20.1 - Bi-Amp vs. More power

I've been looking at tube amps for my 20.1's. I've read a lot here about 20.1 owners recommending very large amounts of power (300WPC+), others feel bi-amping is required (I'm sure bi-amping with lots of power is the ideal). Before getting to specific amps I wanted opinions on a more theoretical question. Assuming one could find a 175WPC Stereo amp and a 350W Mono block (that sounded the same) which do you think you would prefer, passive bi-amping with a pair of the Stereo amps or single-amping with a pair of the mono blocks? (assume the cost is the same)

My room is fairly large but I don't often listen very loud. I like guitar, piano, rock, jazz, vocals, a little classical.

I realize this isn't quite real world but I'd be interested in what maggie owners thought about this comparison. Thanks for your thoughts.
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XTA or Lake technology crossover I'd take 75+75+200 on the amplifiers

Bel Canto or similar 6 channel amplifier will work very very well, reinvent the speaker and in my opinion make it sound excellent.

Right now the 20's are iffy if they can be considered really good in stock form no matter what amplifiers is on it.
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