Nu force Reference 9 w/maggies?

That is correct. I have old MG-IIBs. I do have customers running that model.

You might consider trying one of our regular Audiogon contributors and manufacturer's A_rt of Analog Research' switching amps. I believe he uses Maggies as well.

I haven't tried that particular combination, but they should sound fantatic. They would definitely have enough power and with the excellent tube preamp, I'm sure you'd be extremely pleased.

Presently, I have a set of Ref 9s which will play my VMPS RM30s at a fairly high average level without distortion or clipping. The room is about 14x30, with a very high vaulted ceiling. The sound fills the room well, and the whole house, for that matter.

I have another system using Newform Research Module 30 speakers with a sub, which uses a pair of NuForce Reference 8s and a TAD-150 Signature tube preamp. It's in a smaller 12x14 ft room; it plays quite loud when called for and sounds glorious. I'd say go for it. I'll bet you'll be surprised at what the Reference 9s can do for the Maggies.