The right amp for Martin Logan Ascents

There's currently a Levinson 23 on A-gon. I'm using Reference 20.0 with Monoliths. It's currently a bi-amped system, but originally it was running on the 20s only. Excellent sound and Levinson build quality--the 200 watts will be an added benefit--and certainly no problem driving difficult loads.

If I remember correctly, Gayle Sanders said that his speakers only require 5 watts to drive them. SS is the wrong way to go- I have never heard M.L. sound decent with ss amplification (Krell, Levinson). Although I am not a Audio Research fan, I would have to say that it was the only time that I've heard them with the "magic" that only ML can do. The room was 20 by 40 or so, with the speakers 1/3 of the way out. CD was "Jazz at the Pawnshop" Propius(?) recording. all this was 13 years ago with Quests ! good luck.

I'm using a Coda amp with my CLS IIz. Coda is the OEM for Innersound and Legacy amps and they sound very similar. I tried an ARC tube power amp a few months ago, but it didn't suit my tastes. I found it too soft and lacking in base response. I've also tried a Conrad-Johnson pre-amp with the Coda power amp and I found that to be an enjoyable combination. But, you should listen to as many amps as possible to see what sounds best to you.

I used a PS Audio 100c w/125wpc in 8-ohms and 200wpc in 4-ohms. You need to select a high currant amp. This is a budget alternative to higher end high currant amps like ML, Krell amps. I used this amp on a pair of sequel II for 9-years,plenty of sound. I placed my PS Audio amp and sequels in classifids if you interested. I upgraded to a ML336 amp to run Martin Logan Prodigy speakers. A great set of high dollar speaker cable make a big differance.

Well Inever had a pair of Ascents but I did had a pair of Sequels,as for a Solid State amp i would recommend the Conrad Johnson MOSFETs amp.Or Threshold power amps,they go very well with Logans,and that is my opinion.