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 some money. I enjoy the NAD so much I think I am going to keep it forever and put some money into my home theater setup. NAD has their priorities right -- they focus on the music -- although, the 317 looks great, and has a nice remote. I have heard the Maggie's are very revealing and crave power, IMHO the 317 would work great. You won't need to biamp using the 214. Good luck and let me know how you like the MMG's.
Integrated for Maggie MMG's
If you had $750 to spend on an integrated amp(new or used) for a pair of Magnepan MMG's in a somewhat bright room with an emphisis on Jazz recordings, what would you buy? I will probably get a powered sub at some point to do bass duty. I am leaning towards the NAD 317. Reasons: Decent power,power upgrade with NAD 214, preamp defeat for use in home theater applications and maybe an outboard tube preamp for fun. Please help, this decision is driving me nuts.