Anyone using a NAD M3 with Maggies?

The M3 sounds a lot better than the stigma most attach to NAD product. I recently got the C375BEE (the lower down on the line-up) integrated by NAD as a smaller second system. Speakers and sourcing aside it does remarkably well and has plenty of power for most full range speakers at moderate levels.

I've always been impressed with the M3. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised, and hard pressed to find another integrated in that price range that could hang with Maggies...

I would second those positive comments on the M3, but cant comment on suitability with the speakers. I owned an M3 years ago and it is a tremendous amp for that price. I also wonder why it does not have a bigger following, per Elizabeth's comments.

I think the M3 has good reviews but perhaps NAD stepped into a price/product segment where they are not generally recognised?

I haven't heard the M3 with Maggies but I have used their C275BEE stereo amp with my 3.6's with excellent results. I now use the Cary 500 monoblocks and they are definitely better than the C275 but the sound with the NAD was still excellent. The NAD cost about $800 used; the used Carys were $3,400.

I kept the NAD and moved it upstairs; would most likely never sell it. It's an excellent performer.

Another option; watch for a used pair of Cary 500's. Buy them, test them out on the 1.6's and if you don't like the sound, resell on Audiogon. They dissappear quickly when they do show up used, that should tell you something.