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Amps for Martin Logan SL3

I'm looking to upgrade to a higher end used SS amp. My choices are Conrad Johnson MF2500, BAT VK200, Innersound electrostatic amp. Any of you SL3 owners own or compare these amps? I'm looking for a warm and non fatigueing sound with dynamics and great bass to make my SL3's wake up and come to life. I originally wanted to upgrade the preamp as well but $$$ is limited right now. My spending limit is $2K and my preamp is an Audio Research LS3. I appreciate the suggestions fellas.
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ljgj
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The Innersound will more tham wake them up - so will the Electrocompaniet 120.
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routlaw
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Not sure about the BAT or the CJ but if your budget is only $2000.00 you are not going to make it with the ESL amp by Innersound as it retails for $3000.00. Its ashame because this has got to be one of the best bargains in high end audio, far exceeding the performance of many amps costing way more money. I just changed over to the Innersound myself for my ML reQuest, and have to say that this amp is substantially better than my previous amp. I will not tell you its the best amp on the planet since their are just to many entries to make that comparison, but this is one very special amp for your type of speaker. Very smooth, dynamic, and with unbelievable bass.

Hope this helps
7671
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I use a Meridian 557 200 watt into 8 ohms 350 into 4 ohms. SS power amp. This amp has been overlooked by the press and the quality follows their famous 508.24 CD Player. Very warm and non-fatiguing.In fact I use Meridian throughout my whole system.The 557 retails for $2700 but I have seen them as low as $1200 used. They do not show up on the used market often. Steve
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