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What to expect: Revel Performa M20 from Mag. 1.6QR

I own Magnepan 1.6QR's and am thinking of going to the (well reviewed) Revel Performa M20. I am looking for more clarity and dynamics.
I know I have to listen for myself but it is a 2 hour drive to do that. My Rogue 120's do not have enough power for the 1.6's and the M20's are a little more efficient and I hear you really do not need a subwoofer for most music. If I could get away from the Monoliths (I mean Maggies)that would be a good thing too. They seem a little veiled and lifeless, I miss not having the extreme high frequencies too.
Am I on the right road here or should I try a high powered solid state amp and give the Maggies another chance?
I have all Nordost Blue Heaven wire, Rogue electronics and Rega CD 2000. I listen to all types of music, loudly sometimes.

thank you for all responses
Phil
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the maggies are 86db and 3.75 ohms (I know, not much difference). They just never really sing. Maybe the Linn 'beat' thing has something to it.
The Planet is musical in the best sense, while it is not super detailed and maybe a little warm, the music coming out is always engaging. Everything from piano to horns to strings seem to take on a natural glow, (for lack of a better term).
thanks for your response
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