Yes, this is much less "divergent and confusing".
The Tympany's don't require "monsters" and shouldn't respond well to tight-fisted control. They do like current and watts but not like heavy conventional dynamic bass drivers. Especially with an active XO, they are non-reactive loads. As always, you have to find the balance between brute strength and gentle finesse, even it's just for the bass.
Never having owned any Maggies, don't have any specific recommendations. I do have planar magnetic hybrids and found a satisfying balance with Plinius and the older JRDG (models 8/9) amps (which seems contrary to popular misconception and idealism). Then again, I've only heard half a dozen amps with these speakers and my budget is definitely limited.
The Tympany's don't require "monsters" and shouldn't respond well to tight-fisted control. They do like current and watts but not like heavy conventional dynamic bass drivers. Especially with an active XO, they are non-reactive loads. As always, you have to find the balance between brute strength and gentle finesse, even it's just for the bass.
Never having owned any Maggies, don't have any specific recommendations. I do have planar magnetic hybrids and found a satisfying balance with Plinius and the older JRDG (models 8/9) amps (which seems contrary to popular misconception and idealism). Then again, I've only heard half a dozen amps with these speakers and my budget is definitely limited.