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Integrated amp for Magnepan 1.6QR?
I have been driving my maggie 2.7's for three years with a Classe CAP-100 Integrated. It has been an absolutely wonderful match for the maggies producing shimmering highs, smooth midrange, and a strong bottom. control of the bass is a plus, and fr... 
Help me find a smooth solid-state amp?
Borrow another CD player to make sure where your problem is. Carefully take care of all the basics in your room (THE most significant component of your systems sound). Then LISTEN to other things. Bright and smooth are very subjective terms. Audit... 
classe and goertz m2 veracity not compat
I've used MI-2 Veracity's for 3 years w/ a CAP 100 with no problem. 
Speakers for Classe CAP-150
I Have a CAP100 and Drive Maggies with it.(2.7's) Absolutely WONDERFUL, especially for your tastes. The new 1.6's would fit into your budget. 3.5/6's too expensive. and the 2.7's rarely turn up used. 
Speakers for Classe CA151 amp?
Check out Maggies, 3.6's fit your budget, try th e1.6's too. I love this combination. They use the low end Ooomph of the Classe' and provide wonderful mids & highs. 
integrated amps
The Classe' CAP100 (Not in production, replaced by the 150/151 has been a very nice integrated. I've run it for almost 3 years with little complaint. Sounds great! (Rega Planet/Oracle Delphi III/Magnaplanar 2.7) Very flexible, plenty of Oomff, a c...