Help w/ Martin Logan setup!


Hey guys!

Very, very new to this site - this is only my second post. I have searched alot for this, but was hoping somebody with a similar system could chime in...

Current system:
Sony 930d (not that the tv matters!)
Marantz SR6010 receiver
Martin Logan Motif X center
Martin Logan Ethos fronts
Martin Logan Motion 40 rears
Martin Logan Dynamo 1000 sub

Coming soon:
Oppo 4K player (currently using an Xbox One S)
Pro-ject turntable

Getting this system as turned me into an audiophile - I'm really big into movies and gaming, so that's why I got everything. This is my first high(ish) end system I have ever owned. Looking for amp advice: Everyone tells me to add an amp, and I am thinking of a few, but wanted to get some opinions/advice. To start, it would be a 2 channel to just the Ethos. I'm deciding between: Rotel RB-1590, Anthem MCA 225, maybe a few others. I hear great things about those two, but I'm completely new to amps so need some guidance. I'm open to any and all suggestions - trying to stay between $3-$5K. Also, and sorry if this an inexperienced question - will the sound on movies and gaming change drastically after adding an amp, or is it more for music? I'm thinking it primarily will benefit music as its 2 channel, but just wanted to get a more in-depth answer! LOL

Thanks in advance!





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@nordicnorm thanks for the info. the classe seem like a great deal!? might look at that one 
Since it appears your main focus is movies and gaming, I would consider adding a high quality 5 channel amp, Parasound A51 or something similar. IMHO, adding a 2 channel amp is great for 2 channel music, but also creates a mismatch of the 3 front channels for movies.

@tls49 great idea - my magnolia guys recommended that last night actually. i've started to think that might be the way to go

Given your primary usecase, the Parasound A51 is a good recommendation. I use my Martin Logans only for stereo music and drive them with a pair of older McIntosh 200 wpc amplifiers. I think McIntosh has a multichannel amp in their current lineup that may meet your needs.