FWIW I had a Parasound A21 pushing Magnepan MMG's. The amp never clipped but as I pushed the volume up I could almost feel the current draw on the amp. With the other two speakers I have, one pair is 8 ohm and the other pair is 4 ohm i never felt that the amp was pushed hard..... and the speakers would be LOUD.
The advice from russ69 will allow you to narrow down the problem... for sure. But i am willing to bet you the Maggies are dipping and your amp is straining.