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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.
67chevellesslover
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lwin
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I have a pair of Quest Z's that I am driving with a pair of Krell 250FPB mc's. I am very happy with the sound. ML speakers can present a difficult load for an amplifier so you have to be careful what you use. I have a friend with a pair of SL3's & he is getting a very nice sound using a solid state CJ amp & tubed CJ preamp. Another friend has a pair of Sequell's & he is using a class A amp of pro gear origin. He is also getting a very nice sound & like me he is using a Sonic Frontiers preamp. All three systems have high output amps with tube preamps & although there are some differences in the sound I could listen to any of them all day.
tpsonic
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Contact Terry or Steve at Western Reserve Audio Design:216 521 0900.They have designed an amp for Innersound,which they are selling direct with 30 day money back policy.It was designed to deliver ^00w peaks,with no voltage drop to 50Khz {on stats ,no less}.Or talk to Bruce Jacobs/Sound World {920 733 8539} about this amp.
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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