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Need amp/pre recommend for Maggie 3.5s

I just purchased an immaculate pair of 3.5s (from an Audiogon classified, exceeded my expectations!), and am now looking for advice on pres & amps to consider (and of course those to avoid).

There is a plethora of manufacturers, and I haven't a clue where on the sliding scale these guys all "rank"...I can see that some retail prices are astronomical (Levinson), but am looking for used prices of:

Pre - Under $1,000
Amp - Under $1,000

if that is at all reasonable. Otherwise I have to think about an integrated. Two channel only, majority of my listening is CD, but I have a large vinyl collection and will eventually upgrade my analog equipment as well (just not right now). Can go separate phono stage if I have to...but hope I don't.

Any advice? Feel free to speak your mind on your past mistakes, especially regarding working with this size Maggie.

Thanks in advance!
timwat

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rgd
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Used Rogue 66 and a used Bryston 4B-ST can be bought for less than 2K with change to spare. You might even be able to find a "Magnum version" of the 66 within your price bracket. The Rogue will warm up the Bryston amp nicely and the Bryston amp will provide you with the current you will need to run those 3.5's like they should be run!

Not too sure about the 4 ohm rating on the Plinius 8200 but its 175 w/ch @ 8 ohms might be a good choice for an integrated amp...
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