As a noob, the Nova seems like a sensible first step into the world of hi-fi. I like the multiple digital and analog possibilities. The DAC will enable me to use my IMac as a source, and at 80 wpc, the integrated amp will be adequate to drive most of the speakers that I'm looking at. Seems that it would also serve well as a pre-amp to accommodate future upgrades.

Any flaws in this reasoning? Any downside to the Nova? Would it drive a pair of Maggie MMG's?