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Martin Logan Summit X with Cary Audio 805ae

Does anyone have experience with using a pair of Cary Audio 805ae monoblocks to drive a pair of Martin Logan Summit X loudspeakers? I'm concerned this combination might not work that well given the low impedance values of the Summit X loudspeakers at higher frequencies.
pacific_nw
sarcher30
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What is the efficiency of the Summits? I don't own Summits but own Innersound Kayas and know low powered tube amps don't work exept at low volumes. Innersounds electical behavior may be completely different though.

You might want to post this question at martinloganowners.com.
pacific_nw OP
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Hi Sarcher30, thanks for your responses. I currently have the Cary 805s. I think the efficiency is rated at 91 dB.
sarcher30
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I looked up the specs on Martin Logans web site. The recommended amp power is 20 to 600 wpc.

If you can find someone that is satisfied with 50 wpc tube power and their room is the same size or larger than yours you may be safe. I would personally error towards the upper wpc limit.
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