In need of an amplifier...

I agree with Jax 2. I own an Ayre V5-xe and I love it. I have never owned maggies, but the amp itself is clean, vibrant and detailed in it's sound. even if i won the lottery I don't think I would get rid of it unless I decided to go with Ayre's monoblocs. I run Vienna acoustics Strauss through them and your listening room is almost the same size as mine. It works well with all kinds of music, from Mozart's flute concerti to Whos Next. Of course, I may be biased. I'm one of those rare birds that is actually satisfied with what I have now.

Channel Islands Audio class D monoblocks come in 100 and 200 watt versions. Ithink the former runs under $1500.

I've used the TAD Hibachi monos with MMGs (as well as some other speakers) and can recommend the pairing. Very compact and lightweight package, very good sound (notably warm for SS), very good value, very silly name.

Marty

I am running 2 Ayre V-3s in a horizontal biamp config. to Legacy Focus 20/20s. My pre is a custom tweeked ModWright LS/PS 36.5 dual chassis pre. The combo is terrific! You can probably do a pair of used V-3s and stay within your budget. Amps are about the size of the newer V5-xes.

I've read several posts of people having great success with the PS Audio GCC and GCA amps and Maggies. I couldn't be happier with my GCC mated to a pair of Usher X-718's.