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Power Amp to drive Magneplanar MG1.6
Best value and sound is wyred4Sound. I use a pair of SX500s on my 3.5R mid/bass panels. See Underwood HiFi ads here 
Gingko vs 4" Maple Platform
2 maple boards and Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs sets the stage, then use Herbies isocup/balls for a killer platform 
What Solid State PreAmp?
Parasound or PS Audio GCP 200/GCPS 
Tube Pre-Amp: Audio Research or McIntosh
Lector ZOE is a ginat killer 
Need New Speakers
MAggie 1.6s plus a powered sub 
looking for good detailed and warm player
There's a Raysonic 128 on new today. Jump on it 
Preamp choice with McIntosh MC-225
PS Audio GCP 200/GCPS 
Need help What monoblock power amps for bass?
Check out Wyred4Sound SX1000s. I am using SX500s on my mggie mid/bass panels. They ae outstanding and energy efficient. Underwood HiFi sells them. They also make 4 channel amps, power configured to your needs 
CDPs for full orchestra
Raysonic 168, then add Herbie Tube dampeners, and isocup/balls. I also use a Morrow MAP 2 PC, and Machina Dynamica Code Name torquios in the well.YOu can find a review here, annd more by googling. It's available from Underwood HiFi 
best amp to drive Gallo 3.1's?
Wyred4Sound SX500s 
looking for new speakers $2 to $3K
I have a pair of Usher 6311s in black, excellent cond. Box/ManualFt Lauderdale- $1100 
Raysonic CD228
Owning a 168 with cryoed NOS tubes, Morrow MAP 2 power cord 168 resting on Herbies Isocup/balls which are sitting on a combination of 2 large ERAudio Harmonizer boards as a sandwhich using Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs, AND , and playing it ... 
Top 5 sounding cd player in the 1000-2000$ range
For $500 more you can get a Raysonic 168 
Monitors + sub or Floor standers?
Get a pair of small Magnepans and if needed add a powered sub 
Engaging power source needed
Check out PS Audio GCC series. Great reviews