Which Integrated for Magnepan MG-12?

I owned Maggie 1.2's that I listened to with a McIntosh integrated at 160wpc into 4 ohms.

I then did an in house test with a Krell S300I at 300 wpc into 4 ohms. I heard amazing improvement as the Maggie 1.2's came alive. They needed the watts to bring out their dynamic potential.

I traded in the 1.2's (I had them for about nine months) for new Maggie 1.7's and am still liking the Krell. For roughly $2000 new it is hard to beat. The problem is now justifying even more watts to obtain the last bit of dynamics out of the 1.7's (Or should I just upgrade to Maggie 3.7's and start over again!).

The amp will get warm and needs to be ventilated. The manufacturer wants at least two inches of clearance over the top of the amp and and at least one inch on each side. I also allow an inch underneath.

I was able to prove that the protective circuitry will shut the amp down at volume settings of 90 or higher if there is insufficient top and side side clearance.

Just wanted to let you all know how this worked out. Despite my initial determination to consider only an integrated amp, I got seduced by Bryston separates and ended up with the 4BSST2 power amp and a used BP-25 preamp (totally blowing the budget). Bryston, as I learned, is a common match with Maggies and for good reason - neutral, yet not without warmth, detailed and with real presence. Now I'm selecting interconnects and power cords; obviously this is still a work in progress (and perhaps always will be).

Rogue Cronus.