@aniwolfe: Your wise recommendation (and choice) of the Eminent Technology LFT-8b will no doubt be ignored, as always. I’m a long-time Maggie owner, starting with the Magneplanar Tympani T-I purchased in 1973, and currently the Tympani T-IVa (the current MG30.7 is very similar).
The ET LFT-8b is priced only $200 more than the MG1.7i, and is (imo) significantly better (I compared the two). Review by Steve Guttenberg on YouTube. In print by Robert Greene in TAS, as well as a few reviews in UK mags, all very positive.
While the 1.7i can use as much power as you can afford (83dB sensitivity, 3-4 ohm impedance), the LFT-8b doesn’t need an arc welder amp. The planar-magnetic panel presents an 11 ohm load to the power amp, making it a better choice than Maggies for those who prefer tubes. Dual binding posts for easy bi-amping. And most importantly, the LFT driver, unlike that of the single-ended/unbalanced MG1.7i, is a push/pull magnetic design. That is a BIG deal. Would you buy a dynamic loudspeaker (cones) with non-push/pull drivers?! On top of that, the LFT driver reproduces 180Hz to 10,000Hz, with no crossover in it's operating range!