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Best amp to use with ML Aeon i speakers ...

I am using a Levinson No 331, purchased earlier this year, with my Aeon i speakers. The sound is very, very transparent; by this I mean; cystalline highs, clear mid-range, and bass that is not at all booming. The problem is this; the sound seems somewhat on the sterile side, very analyitical, and not terribly realistic. I am not looking for a "sugar-coated" warmth in the sound, but would like to hear from anyone who is familiar with these speakers and amps. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The rest of my system; ML No 380 pre-amp, Meridian 588 CD player, VPI HW 19 Mk III, and Audioquest / Harmonic Tech cables. I listen to classical - small and large scale - and opera almost exclusively.
rmrobinson1957
labtec
189 posts
 
You may want to try a VTL amp. They seem to work quite well with the Logans and are especially known for removing some of the sterility of the electrostatic.

You may also want to look at changing the speakers versus the amps. I've heard the Aeons several times and they are really nice - for a particular taste - but it appears that their flavor is not totally making you happy. You may be able to get what you want easier by just changing speakers (There are alot of excellent speakers in the Aeon price range.) Your electronics already seem more than capable and, unless their is some synergy problem, I'm afraid a lateral move in electronics may not ultimately get you where you want.
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moemoney
158 posts
 
The Levinson amps are very neutral and impose no serious coloration upon the signal going through them. IMHO your problem may be with your front end, or maybe your speakers.
steelhead
318 posts
 
I used a Hafler 500 with my ReQuests. I switched to CJ premier 11a and it was a great upgrade

I brought the 11a over to a friends who was using two Adcom amps on his Maggie 3.5's. He listened for a couple of hours and went out an bought Cary V12's monoblocks for the Maggies. A great upgrade.

I think tubes/stats go together.

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