Integrated for Maggie MMG's

You might want to consider an Audiolab 8000S (full retail $1,095) now being closed out at $549 new if Artech Electronics has any left. Audiolab was acquired by Tag McLaren and no longer exists but this amp was current until about a year ago and was very highly thought of at full retail. Might lean towards the analytical, but with the left over $200 you could buy a used Cardas Golden power cord. I use an older 8000A (about 12 years old so reliability should not be a problem!) with a Cardas Golden cord and it really transforms the amp in my opinion. I think you'd have to spend alot more to get not much more performance.

If you can find a used Classe CAP-80 or CAP-100 in that price range...they are an excellent match with Magnepans. Also, the Bryston 60 and the SimAudio Celeste work very well with Magnepans.

I friend of mine had a system of mg 1's and a Tandberg 3012a. That was one of the best imaging systems I have ever heard. The room was very small(8' by 12'). It was rectangular and the speakers were on the short wall. Tim

I took the plunge and will audition the Audio Refinement Complete this weekend. If anyone is interested in the results let me know.

Osclib: Yes, I am interested in how the audition goes. There are no dealers in the LA area that I can find. I had wanted to put a small SET system in our small spare bedroom, but am having second thoughts due to heavy cat traffic. Bodily fluids being piped onto open tube gear would not work out well for either party involved. Not to mention the paw factor. I read that amp is "tube" like. The MMG's should easily be able to show whether this is the case. I also used their CD player for a short while and would not hesitate to pick another one up used for appearance purposes as well as the sound.