Pioneer Elite A-35r and Magnepan MMG's

These estimates are low even for the MMG, the Pioneer would be hard pressed to drive the MMG to any type of reasonable sound.

I would suggest a NAD 218 amp if you can find one. Not expensive, and tons of headroom. I drove some 1.6's with that amp when I first got them and it did an excellent job.

That said, I have seen many a Magnepan demo at electronic shows, and they always use MASSIVE power amps. Krell, Pass Labs, high powered ARC gear, and as of the last few years, all Bryston gear. Their CES demo of the mini Maggies system this year was driven by Bryston 28Bsst's. 2000 w into 4ohms.

I think the quote from above is a self serving Magnepan attempt to not scare people away from them.