100w tube vs ss for Mag 3.6s


Newcomer to high end question.

I have a pair of new Maggie 3.6s -- my dealer wants me to match them with Cary Audio products that will drive them with about 100 watts of tube power. Would I be better off to use a 200 watt solid state amp like the ARC 100.2? My listening room is large (24' x 33' w 13' ceiling).
mmschimmenti

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I use 120wpc OTLs in a room abut half your size and it's JUST enough, high 90's. I also have sub-woofers but I run the 3.6s full-range. If 100wpc tube power isn't enough for you, I wonder if 200wpc solid state is going to go that much louder cleanly. Try it all before you buy, and that's my 2 cents worth.
Would you mind being more specific about the amps you tried that the W-5 killed with the Mag 3.6s? I'm interested.