Tube Amps vs Sanders ESL Amp for Electrostatics
I have not heard the ESL amp but have heard the Magtech amp driving Maggies on quite a few occasions and I think that it’s quite impressive. Several of my buddies with more experience are of the same opinion. BUT, sound quality is a personal consideration. To me this sound may not be ideal if you seek ultimate warmth, body, mid-range purity and the dimensionality you would get with tubes. The perfect balance for me would be to match the Magtech with the right tubed dac and/or tubed preamp. |
audiofool1, read this thread where Albert Porter asked a similar question & I did post my thoughts as well.... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sanders-10b-electrostatic |
Bombaywalla and Hew, thanks for your comments. I think it would be difficult and costly to find a good tube amp to work successfully with electrostatic speakers. That said in addition to Sanders and Coda high current amps I think there may be a few hybrid amps that make be suitable as well. As it is difficult to audition all the possible available amps, I am relying in part on the advise from my fellow Audiogon members. Thanks for your input. Regards |
