I've powered a pair of Maggie 2.7QR's with different but not overpowering amps - a Carver TFM-15CB and a Musical Fidelity X-AS100. They sounded wonderfully clear and transparent with these amps, though to pump the bass a bit, I've switched to a heartier amp, the NAD S200. Paired with a Bryston BP-20 pre-amp, the NAD gives the Maggies added heft and bottom; but I obtained much of the Maggies' crystal clear imaging and clarity with the weaker machines too. In short, my experience with these guys is that their reputation as power eaters is overstated. Of course, as always, much depends on your music preferences, desired volume, listening room conditions, etc.
