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Integrated for Maggie MMG's
Oscilb, cannot comment on the MMG's, but I purchased a NAD 317 and love it. Great little integrated that has plenty of power for my PSB Stratus Bronze speakers...in a large room. I downsized from seperates and tube gear to take a break and save so... 
Best of value-based systems
Sd, I would agree for me the fun comes from finding the inexpensive great sounding gear...the things legends are made of. There are alot of us out there that feel that way. We look for equipment like the Robertson 4040, Large Advent speakers, Audi... 
Best intergrated amp. for US$800
Look at the NAD 317 -- nice unit that sounds great, plenty of power and nice remote. You can buy them new for about $600. Check out the reviews at www.audioreview.com -- Good luck. 
Vintage Receivers vs. Modern MidFi
Carter, I agree with Brian and would keep the FT-11. I do hear where you coming from -- I have always wanted a old reciever/system and have looked around the net. However, I go back to the purpose of the system and for me it's the music. I am curr... 
Best Integrated amp 'around' $1000???
Mailman, I looked at several integrateds when I downsized last year and went with the NAD 317. The sound was up there with the best of them. I also like the NAD heritage and their philosophy of simplicity...they focus on the music. For the money t... 
Musical system for under $2K?
Deborah, I just downsized from seperates to take a break and save some money, and have been very pleased with my NAD and PSB setup. I use the NAD 317 Integrated ($600 from Soundcity)/80 watts -- great history behind the NAD integrateds. I then use... 
integrated amps
You may want to look at the NAD 317, has a little more power than the C340 which is recieving high praise. I had seperates tubes/ss and decided to simplify my life. I was very concerned about the potential loss and impact it would have on my perce... 
Best integrated with pre/main out/$650
You may want to look at the NAD 317 -- can be had for around that price via Soundcity -- and it sounds as good as any other integrated two and three times it's price. The 317 has got some great reviews from the press and check out www.audioreview.... 
need an integrated amp, only 700$ left..
Bennet I just purchased a pair of the bronze speakers and a NAD C317 Integrated...what a fantastic integrated. 80 plus watts per channel and it sounds every bit as good as my old tube high end reference amp and preamp. Becareful of the other small...