FWIW, I have been using a Meridian 558.2 amplifier with a Meridian 861 pre/pro and M&K S-95/S-85 speakers and have been very happy with the combination.

Audio: Triad Monitor Golds, Surround Golds, Silver Subwoofers; Procella P-18 Subwoofer; QSC DCA 16622s, 1644, 3422, BASIS 922uz; ADA MACH IV B
Other: APC S-15s; Crestron
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