Pioneer Elite A-35r and Magnepan MMG's

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.

Nosebleed loudness? No? Than try the Pioneer. Magnepan has a 30-day in home still, right?
I wouldn't be worried about sheer power, but the Quality of the power.

Even the MMGs ruthlessly show poor or marginal upstream equipment. I'd be more concerned with source equipment. If given the choice between 100watts and a good CD player OR a mondo amp and a universal player or some nutty CD changer, I'd go for the better amp and source in a metric heartbeat.

The lobby in White Bear Lake is supposed to have some low power receiver in use. The Bryston et. al. are reserved for shows where people EXPECT to see such stuff.

And, from out FWIW department, Magnepans are a DIY dream speaker. ReFrames, new crossovers, stands, reverse the panels are all on the table and have fans.

http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/
or
http://www.indiespinzone.com/mag/mag12.html

The 2nd link is a real passionate nut who makes Maggies into things of unique beauty.

Above all, have fun.

no way is it enough power for maggies. i had a a35r and i think is good for the money ($200) but is very weak in general

btw, the a35r is 45w/ch, not 65.. dunno where you got that from

I would worry less about power and more about bass response depending on your musical needs...mmgs have limited response especially in a room 12 x 15...however if your primer choices are vocals,acoustic guitar,etc they would be perform fine...however...with any bass driven music like rock,reggae, electronica,etc,,,they will struggle...could add a sub....but at this price range...might be best to go with a driver speaker that can produce some LF...happy xmas

It is 45w @ 8ohms and 65w @ 4 ohms. In the specs.