A used bel canto amp might be the best for your price point. Magnepan's mate well with Class D, maybe it's the damping factor or the Mag's stable 4ohm load? Please don't expect perfection for around $1500.
best amp for a Maggy 1.7i
I am looking for the most detailed amp for a 1.7i under $1,500.
The amp will be between the 1.7i and a Topping d70s. I use the d70s to control the volume.
The d70s is fed by a Bluesound Node. Or, sometimes, directly by a CD player.
I have a fetish for detail.
I’m thinking NAD 268.
Currently using a B&K EX-442 Sonata and not satisfied.