Actually, they're both "planar speakers". Planar magnetic speakers (like Maggies) in my experience, require a really good, higher power SS amp, and also in my experience, come into their own sonically as you turn up the volume. Stats do nicely with tube amps (and with tube-like SS amps, which are few) and are extremely articulate at any volume. As for the "hybrid" part (of stats) it really depends on the woofer setup. If they aren't self powered, I think it best to bi-amp, using a SS for the woofers, and a toobie for the stat.
