Magnepan LRS+ and WiiM Amp

The Coda suggestions are solid.  I’d like to try them with benchmark and bryston amps.

The Benchmark amp is not going to drive the Maggies well. A stereo BM amp drives it better than mono BM amps. I have tried both with the LRS+. I would have loved to make that work but it is not the best pairing.

The CODA is better than anything I had on Maggies but I would try the Schiit Wotan at $2k before spending more $$.

This is my old KRELL Duo XD amp and that is almost CODA like in greatness with the Maggies.

Krell Duo 175 XD Stereo Power Amplifier Black EXCELLENT | eBay

Am thinking of a receiver with HDMI with decent doubling of power between 8 and 4 Ohms as a possible solution.

The WiiM Amp is not a good match for the LRS+ because the LRS+ requires an amp with high current capability, that’s stable down to 2 Ω and large power supply reserves.  The Wiim will work for temporary, low‑volume, or nearfield use, but it cannot provide the current, headroom, or control required for the LRS+ to perform properly. Planar magnetics requires high current, not just wattage. The LRS+ presents a wicked load, has low‑sensitivity, and is power‑hungry in a way that exposes weak amplifiers immediately.  The Wiim amp with its limited current and a small power supply is ill-equipped to maximize the LRS+’s capabilities and is exactly opposite what the LRS+ needs--there’s a good chance that it will shut down when pushed.   

This is probably true for any planar magnetic or electrostatic speaker.  I’ve owned the Martin Logan CLS for almost 40 years and it also presents a difficult load (albeit for different reasons that the LRS+) and a hair-raising mid-range.  My brother owns the LRS+ and it delivers a beautiful, sparkling midrange with the right equipment.  

If you get the right amp, then you may never return to conventional speakers.  

thanks @patrickalston . What is the right amp which is not crazy expensive and not crazy big in size? Which one does your brother use?

You haven't shared your budget, but I would get a used krell ksa series Amp (or KMA series monos)...avoid the newer KAV models. Those old krells will elevate your system  and demonstrate how good the Lrs+ can sound.  Even if the amp needs to be recapped, it'll be worth your investment.  Those old krells are damn good, high current and built like a tank and should be relatively easy on your wallet 

I was thinking about finding some Apogees and my top amp choice was going to be the Krells.  Alas, I need to focus on my end game for my current system before I start another project.  Good luck (and move beyond the Wiim).  The LRS+ has a modest price, but it needs a big boy amp.