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Amp for Martin Logan

I just purchased a set of Ascent i speakers and a Decent sub from a friend that moved up to Summits. I have a Resolution Audio Opus 21 and Cat SL1 mkii pre. I am looking for an amp under $2K. I love tube mids but don't think I can afford a tube amp that will drive the Logans. Is there any SS amps that can give me the mids and still drive the highs and bass? Or how about a tube amp in my price range? Any suggestions?
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gregadd
574 posts
 
driving a hybrid puts one in a quandry. The ideal amp for the panels is not the ideal amp for the woofer. Here's my choice krell KSA 100 on bottom and CJ premier 11a on top or ARC VT100 full range.
mcfarland
356 posts
 
IMHO, Forte model 4 or 4a should be at the top of your list. Used about 6-700 dollars. Happy listening,
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
mosfet designs will capture the tube magic
lacee
811 posts
 
I drive a pair of CLS11z with 2 Classe DR 8 amps run in mono.Stable and smooth.You could try the same but in stereo ,one amp to the panels, one amp to the woofers to keep the voice of the amp and speakers the same.Or one amp in stereo for the left speaker and one amp in stereo for the right,but you will need another set of pre-out on your pre-amp and another set of interconnects.Worth the experiment, and there's no shortage of amps for sale used.
pal OP
159 posts
 
After talking to and emailing quite a few people, I am considering a NuForce 9.02 or Bel Canto Evo IV mk ii. Has anyone heard both of these amps? Any comments?
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