Osclib, you were a big help in convincing me to try a bottlehead amp kit. I'm sorry I can't help you much, here. All I can say is that my Rogue 88 power amp with my MMG's, will make you cry. I wish you could hear it.
Integrated for Maggie MMG's
If you had $750 to spend on an integrated amp(new or used) for a pair of Magnepan MMG's in a somewhat bright room with an emphisis on Jazz recordings, what would you buy? I will probably get a powered sub at some point to do bass duty. I am leaning towards the NAD 317. Reasons: Decent power,power upgrade with NAD 214, preamp defeat for use in home theater applications and maybe an outboard tube preamp for fun. Please help, this decision is driving me nuts.