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Here is all my gear. What's the best combo?

I feel i need some matchmaker advice. I know the "use your ears" mantra.... i have ears but also interested in advice from a tech or experience viewpoint. I won't say what' I have paired with what currently. What's your choice for best combo? and maybe what should i buy to improve that combo.

Amps
Pioneer sx1250
Primaluna evo 400 with KT 150 valves
Optonica SM-4646
NAD 2200 power amp
NAD 3020 integrated

Speakers
IMF Reference Standard Professional Monitor Mark IV
Magnepan .7
Magnat 10p
Infinity RSe

Sources 
Bluesound Node 2i
Google chromecast audio
Music Hall 15.3 CD/DAC
Dual 701 TT



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Perhaps you could tell us?
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I run my Magnepan .7s with a Prima Luna integrated and I can tell you it’s not the very best marriage. I like listening to it but it’s a big notch down from other pairings. Stereophile magazine agrees with me. 
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"...The only advice that I find worthless is the "sell it all" trolls. I just want some friendly advice..."

They are not trolls, they are suggesting to sell what you have and move up the ladder in one big step. It’s good advice. If it was me, I’d say get a pair of Magnepan 1.7s and a Musical Fidelity integrated to run them. Set up right, you would move up the ladder quite a bit.
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