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SS amp and tube preamp combo for Martin Logan Sl-3

Can you guys/gals give me any suggestions on a SS amp and tube preamp for the M.L. SL-3's? I've been thinking of the Bryston 4bst and a Rogue 66. My musical tastes tend toward rock, jazz and some R&B. My current setup is a Parasound HCA-1500a with Audio Research LS-3 preamp. The sound I have gets a bit harsh sounding in the highs but I love the detail so I'm definately looking to tame the harshness while preserving as much detail and dynamics as possible. I would even consider a SS amp and SS preamp combo as well if it would get rid of the harshness. Thanks for the suggestions.
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davebachmann
94 posts
 
I'm using a McCormack DNA 1/B with a SS pre - McIntosh C38 - to drive my SL3s. I have all the detail I can hear and no harshness. YMMV,
vayasteve
171 posts
 
Try getting your hands on a CONRAD JOHNSON tube preamp,it should tame the highs a bit,but will still sound lush,Bryston is a very good choice for S/S amp,or you can stay with the Parasound until you can scrape up some loot to get the Bryston.Try finding the Premier 3 or the PV-5 preamp.Cheers and good luck.
7671
163 posts
 
I use a Meridian 557 200 watt amp and a Meridian 502 solid state Pre-amp on my SL3's. Very warm indeed. The power cords of Electraglide have tamed all of the highs with the warmness of the British Meridian components.Steve
rgd
656 posts
 
When I owned a pair of Acoustat spectra hybrids (similar design to your ML's) I had a 4B-ST and found that the addition of a Rogue 66 was the ticket. Now I'm not saying the Rogue is the end all but its a very nice tube preamp for the money!
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