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Which Preamp will go well with Mag 3.6R ?
I tried a 4bsst with my 3.6r's and the sound in my room was a bit bright and lacking in bass.Not enough power. Along came my Classe CA-400 that puts out 800w at 4 ohms and all is well.Used prices for these are in the low 2K range.The Classe CAM350... 
Best Amp with Magnepan 3.6's
I Tried the Bryston 4bsst at home for a weekend with my 3.6r's. The sound was much more powerful sounding as expected compared to my old 100w PSE amp. However the topend still sounded somewhat bright.I've since then replaced the PSE with a Classe ... 
Entry level turntable
Consider a used P3/rb300,there easy to find. 
Mcintosh 501's with Magnepan 1.6 QR
I have the MG3.6r and they can be even brighter than the MG1.6 with their true ribbon tweeter.The key for taming the highs is power and current which my Classe CA400 provides.I would suggest a tube/hybrid preamp, diffusion behind the speakers, abs... 
Specs on PSE Studio Mark IV
The PSE studio IV has been in my setup for almost 20 years driving my Vandersteen 2ci's. The amp is now driving a pair of Magnepan 3.6r planars with good sound.I'm hoping to find another studio IV to bi-amp these power hungry Maggies. 
My dunlavy scV sound harsh
John Dunlavy tested all his speakers in a well damped acoustic chamber.Treating the first reflection points with broaband absortion as well as the rear walls is important for a neutral speaker in my bare room (16X19X8)and hardwood floors.Add a woo...