Suggestions for econo system

A third on the NAD C370. The C350 just doesn't have enough juice to make the Maggies sing.

Appreciate the comments. I've scanned the Planer Asylum and noted comments of some MMG owners driving them with the 340 with specific comments re no lack of dynamics and power. The 350 has 10W more than the older 340, and is cheaper than the 370, ergo my initial interest in it as opposed to the 370. Any experience contrary to the above comments?

The 370 is just a better amp all around and well worth the extra outlay. It is he real honey in the NAD line.

You can get a c-370 for under $500 new from some of the NAD discounters like http://800stereo.org/nadc3newmod.html and at that price, it is really worth the $150 difference. To save some money, I would either go with a used ARCAM CD player (I've seen used Alpha 7se players for around $250 on Audiogon) or the Cambridge Audio CD player. This would leave you with about $200 for cables (speaker and an interconnect) which you should probably also get used to save some $$$.

Good Luck

Many thanks to the above comments. I'm awaiting delivery on the MMG's, NAD 370 and an Arcam 7se. When I get it all in I'll set it up at my friends place and let you know what it sounds like. I think it'll be quite good, I think I'm more excited than my friend, a non-audiophile. Thanks to Fineberg for the Arcam suggestion, found one on A'gon and it did indeed free up a couple of bucks for IC/SC's. My friend can always upgrade cdp at a later date as funds allow. Mark