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Best Amps for Martin Logans????

I am looking to upgrade on an amp and don't know which one would best match with my ML SL-3's. I've been reading up a little on amps such as Pass Labs X-150;X-250;
Krell FPB-c series; Jeff Rowland's and Plinius SA-102's.
Even thought of a monster size Krell KSA-300 (185 lbs.)
Many seem to favor the plinius SA-102's but their web site
recommend this amp to be used on speakers rated between 4
to 8 ohms and ML's are rated down to 1 ohm so I guess that
amp is out. Any suggestions? Greatly appreciate your responses.
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educ
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Love VACs (PA 90 D) with my ML. Also use XLO cable which, I think, makes a difference. Hope this helps. Tried Perreaux and Classe--like the tubes.

Steve
davebachmann
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I started with a McCormack DNA 0.5 and moved up to a DNA 1/B. As you can tell, there are more than a few choices out there ;<{)
Enjoy!
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dannylw
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A lot of people like tubes with ML speakers. I use Odyssey stratos Extreme monos which are a solid improvement over the Stratos mono. I do not think that B&K or the PS Audio work well with the larger MLs. However, with the woofer pulling the bottom end I think almost anything will work.

I also heard the EVo amp sound spectacular with the SL3.
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czbbcl
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Conrad Johnson either tube or ss does an excellent job as well.
edesilva
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Here's a vote for ARC. I horizontally bi-amped my Prodigy MLs with a pair of ARC VT100 Mk IIIs and now downshifted to the same set up with Aeons. Tubes and ESLs are magic.
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