I owned ML SL3s, tubes wouldn't cut it and I went with a high powered SS amp.....BAT VK500....it was a good combo
Using Martin Logan speakers with tube amps??Any experiences??
Hi Dear Fellows
Any of you have experienced using Martin Logan speakers with based tube amps?I have a pair of cary cad 805ae monoblock amps, wich are pure class A, 50 watts per channel.What do you think?.....Are they powerfull enough to drive, for instance ,Martin Logan Aerius, Stylos etc.Many thanks for your advices.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Raf
Any of you have experienced using Martin Logan speakers with based tube amps?I have a pair of cary cad 805ae monoblock amps, wich are pure class A, 50 watts per channel.What do you think?.....Are they powerfull enough to drive, for instance ,Martin Logan Aerius, Stylos etc.Many thanks for your advices.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Raf
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I was an electrostatic fan for years. The last pair I owned was the Martin Logan Aries-i speakers and drove them with an ARC Classic 60. They played fine ... but I really didn't like the speakers. I found them non-involving musically and they didn't move enough air. I sold them at a profit and bought a used pair of Legacy Signature III's and never looked back. Frank |
Asking a bit much of the AR which only gives max 50w from the 4ohm tap at already 1% distortion, to do both the ML’s ESL panel and bass as well!! My guess it would have been a different outcome, to horizontal Bi-Amp’d the Aries with a cheap 100w Class-D on the bass section. http://www.av2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/biamp1.jpg Cheers George |
I have the good fortune to have a friend who drives M-L 15a Renaissance electrostats with a vintage Audio Research tube amp. Don't know the model, but has, if memory serves,16 output tubes total. He can really open those stats up with that amp! He is in an enormous room with a gabled ceiling. The combination seems to get rid of the M-L "plasticy" sound all too often heard through mylar diaphragms. Very open and airy. Especially fine reproduction of voices. Perfect for him as sung music is his tune of choice. |
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