Hi PsyProf1,

Thank you for your response. Yes, I was referring to the visuals of having both the Left, Right and center channel speakers taking up 1/3 of the space in my living room. The C3 Center Channel is a huge center channle speaker all on its own...lol. You are correct, the Maggies really would not take up 1/3 of the space it just seems like it would. I was also in error that the Magnepans are (true) electrostatic speakers, it was a poor choice of words especially since I know that they are Quasi-Ribbons.

As for the power amp; I suppose my need for a big wattage power amp is due in part to (1) the fact some speakers require a lot of power to drive them and (2) the fact that I do not want to purchase a mid-level power amp now and then later have to upgrade to a more powerful amp (for whatever reason). The Outlaw 7125 that Gonk suggested makes perfect sense and for which I will give serious consideration along with the Outlaw 990.

Question: Are you using the Magnepan C3 Center Channel or some other center channel with your 1.6s?

Thanks for your comments.

Laurence