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.

jros04-21-2022 4:31pm

hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,974 posts 04-21-2022 at 07:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some interesting discussion here. "I've run my 1.7s with as little as 75wpc tube amp and currently use a 125wpc tube amp. I can easily hit +90db before any tube glare / compression with the 125wpc one. So I'm a doubter of the necessity of megawatts amps with Maggie's - but I'm in the minority."
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,501 posts 04-21-2022 at 07:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i think this statement is too strong... New retail is what I was referring to.
jros OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 04-21-2022 at 07:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks everyone. I am totally willing to buy used if I feel confident of the seller.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 04-21-2022 at 07:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @russ69 got it btw, i re-read the op's saying he wants more detail, despite using a b&k 442... might simply suggest getting a schiit loki/loki+ and turn up the treble a nad will NOT be the answer
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,501 posts 04-21-2022 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a nad will NOT be the answer Ditto that.