For a good high powered 5ch amp and processor with 300wpc at 4 ohms you should consider the outlaw audio 7500 5ch amp rated at 300wpcx5 at 4ohms and the 990 preamp-processor for about $2400 at www.outlawaudio.com. A lot of people use these amps to drive magnepans. These are very good amps for the money. Are there better, sure. But the Magnepans need lots of 4ohm power to sound the best, especially if your going to play them loud.

I envy your if you decide to buy the 3.6's. They sound magnificent! The 1.6's sound great as well. If you do go with the Maggies, seriously consider the REL subs. The higher end REL subs match very well and are some of the best sub's in the world. You will only need them for HT and not 2ch music as the QR 1.6's and 3.6 maggies have plenty of bass. If you decide to go with a different brand sub, look for a non ported sub. The magnepans are very fast speakers and they need a "fast sub". Non ported subs like the REL's and the SPL velodynes fit the bill. So do the Martin Logan subs.