Pioneer Elite A-35r and Magnepan MMG's

Like mentioned above,don't get carried away with the volume control.Its easier to blow speakers with a under powered amplifier than a high power amp in most cases.If you go with a low powered amp,I agree about being careful with the volume control.♫

These estimates are low even for the MMG, the Pioneer would be hard pressed to drive the MMG to any type of reasonable sound.

I would suggest a NAD 218 amp if you can find one. Not expensive, and tons of headroom. I drove some 1.6's with that amp when I first got them and it did an excellent job.

Thank you all for your answers. That confirmed what I thought but you don't know until you ask. I think I will stick with the PSB and Paradigm.

From the Magnapan website....

Anyone that has a definite answer to this question (without having met you) is probably telling you their personal preference.

That said, I have seen many a Magnepan demo at electronic shows, and they always use MASSIVE power amps. Krell, Pass Labs, high powered ARC gear, and as of the last few years, all Bryston gear. Their CES demo of the mini Maggies system this year was driven by Bryston 28Bsst's. 2000 w into 4ohms.

I think the quote from above is a self serving Magnepan attempt to not scare people away from them.