Amp with Revel Ultima Studio or Salon

Bryston would be a grand Blue-Collar solution for either the Ultima Studio or Salon. As the as the older 7B-St's are a STEAL compared to the 14B-ST, 14B-SST, & 7B-SST. The Pass X600's, & Sim Audio W-10's would also liven them up if your Budget can stretch? Anything in the SS wpc range of 350, & greater will show of their true potential. I did not care for the Cooling Fan Feature in the newer line of ML 436. IMO it reminds me too much of a Mid-Fi A/V Receiver. Compared to the older 300 series sound quality it's like Mark wasn't even in the loop as far as design. Maybe he was just spending too much time at book signings of his book The Ultimate Orgas... to even care? Good Luck, & let your own ears be the final determinating factor!

It is my understanding that with proper set up and ventilation, ML 436s have to work pretty hard before the cooling fans are thermostatically signaled to operate at all. 436 owners out there, isn't this the case?

I use Thor's 60 watt tubed monoblocks with my Studios. Amazing sound, definitely among the best amps made. Wonderful build quality. I used to have a large SS amp, which was very good, but if you really, really want to take a step up, take a look at Thor.

I think the Revels are voiced with Mark Levinson electronics.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.

If you can i think you should listen to a pair of the Linn
Klimax 500 Solo.
I have a pair of Salons and the Linns are at the top of the list for these speakers.