Are the Innersound ESLs Amps the best choice for drive my Martin Logan Aerius i? In the paper it looks like a great choise (www.innersound.net/amp_whitepaper.htm). Are there other ESL optimized amps? For U$ 2,999 what are my other options to drive the ML Aerius i?
It is clearly an excellent choice. It has a lot of "pop" exceeding many other amps in dynamic capability and its ability to throw a huge open soundstage. Plus it's rock stable, very quiet, and reliable.
Carver Silver 7-t or 9-t will be vary good too. Designed to handle very difficult load. Very tube like sound. Used to be my summer amp. Runs cool and very efficient.
I'm driving my Martin Logan CLS IIz's with two Innersound ESL Monoblocks. They are outstanding. Roger Sanders at Innersound in very helpful in setting up a great system.
You may also want to take a look at the Llano Design Trinity 200 amp. List price is $2,995. It's a pure Class A hybrid amp (tube voltage amplification with MOSFET current delivery) that delivers 200 watts in 8 ohms, 400 watts into 4 ohms, and 800 watts into 2 ohms. A very stable, musical amp that's excellent for hard-to-drive planar speakers. See www.llanodesign.com.
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