Yes, Magnolia is great and I purchase a lot of my stuff from them, but what I was looking for was a good competitor or two, to the 611's, so I could convince myself that the 611's are the ones to consider...but I'm not interested in paying any more.
Mac 611's
I'm thinking about upgrading from a McIntosh 452 amp to a pair of 611's. The maximum price I am willing to pay is close to the 611's and I'm looking for 1 or 2 channel alternatives which are actually available in my local area to listen to (Washington state). Any suggestions? Again, I'm not interested in paying any more and looking for better quality and a little more power than my 452. For that kind of money, should I just stick with my 452, get the 611's or consider an alternative you guys might suggest? Thoughts?