Preamp for Magnepan


I'm planning on getting Magnepan 1.7s.
I have a strong, clean power amp to drive them, but I need advice on a preamp please.
1. Make and model recommendations
2. tube vs. solid state and why

thanks, Steve
2channelchicago
I owned a combination of Magnepans and various Bryston amps for years.I always used Audio Research tube pre amps,they were a perfect fit,LS 15 and later a REF 3.For more particulars and recommendations flip me a pm.
Joule Electra is my new favorite preamp. I have used a Sonic Frontiers Line 3 on a pair of Magnepans 3.6 with excellent results when I was auditioning speakers. I have since replace my preamp with Joule Electra which I like better. I may trade up in the Joule Electra line but I am sticking with their preamp.
i have maggies & they have loved my c-j (tubed) & mfa (hybrid) preamps. i echo tubes for preamps & ss for poweramps.
I have 1.6's. Try Audibille Illusions Mod 3a or Audio Research SP16. Great with Bryston and Maggies!
thanks everyone. I've heard from others that Jeff Rowland, Classe and McCormack would be good fits. Any further thoughts?