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Best Amp For Martin Logan Aerius i Under $2000

I wonder what integrated amplifier I need to choose for `Martin Logan
Aerius i` speakers. Many suggest to use a tube amplifier to drive these
speakers. Any specific recomendations on amp would be great! Ideally I
would spent no more than $1500...used amp is the only option for me.

p.s. The whole system I try to build will consist of: Oracle Turntable
+ Integrated Amp + Aerius Speakers.
sputniks
jmpwme
106 posts
 
I second the blue circle suggestion.
gslone
274 posts
 
I also own a pair of ML Aerius i's. They recommend 80-200 w/ch according to the manual. In my opinion a Conrad Johnson MF-2250 power amp with 120w/ch, would be an excellent match and then look for a CJ PV10B tube pre amp with phono sec. Thay are both affordable used. The PV10 is no longer available new, but the 2250 still is.
gslone
274 posts
 
Correction, the PV10B is still available new.
musiclover4161
1 posts
 
No technical reason to limit yourself to 200W. You couldn't damage those speakers with 500W. I mean ... you could if you pushed the volume to the 3 o' clock position - you know what I mean.

Just can't go wrong with a Krell 400xi/300iL (not 300i) - although they'll run you a tad more.
sleepysurf
122 posts
 
I just purchased a Sunfire Cinema Grand 200 ~five to drive my Aerius i's. I've vertically bi-amped the Sunfire, and the soundstage is incredible. You can certainly find a used Sunfire in your budget.
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