best amp for a Maggy 1.7i

There is no $1500 amp that can drive 1.7s effectively.

i think this statement is too strong... depends on room and volumes desired of course, but if both are fairly standard, here are some to consider that should do the job fine - these are integrateds so bypasses the need for preamp

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649844427-hegel-h160-integrated-amplifier/ - might be able to get it down close to 1500, if budget allows for preamp in addition to 1500 for the power amp, then this can work

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649719092-mint-exposure-3010-s2d-integrated-amp/ - exposures are quite stout

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649825721-lyngdorf-tdai-2200-digital-amp-w-roomperfect/ - ditto above... very capable unit

for power amps, these will do very well imo

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649851411-odyssey-stratos-extreme-with-factory-modifications-in-pristine-condition/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649850068-conrad-johnson-mf2500-amp/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649848002-ayre-v1-amplifier/

(no affiliation to any of the above... op should do all normal due diligence)

Some interesting discussion here. "I've run my 1.7s with as little as 75wpc tube amp and currently use a 125wpc tube amp. I can easily hit +90db before any tube glare / compression with the 125wpc one. So I'm a doubter of the necessity of megawatts amps with Maggie's - but I'm in the minority."

i think this statement is too strong...

New retail is what I was referring to. 

thanks everyone.

I am totally willing to buy used if I feel confident of the seller.

@russ69  got it

btw, i re-read the op's saying he wants more detail, despite using a b&k 442...  might simply suggest getting a schiit loki/loki+ and turn up the treble

a nad will NOT be the answer