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Dartzeel or Tenor for Marten Coltrane speakers???

All,

I've recently bought pair Marten Coltrane speakers and the next proces will be to optimise my amps.

I currently use the Levinson 33H, Nr 32 combo but am not sure if that is the best combo to go with my Marten speakers.

The two amp that came to mind are the Dartzeel combo or Tenor (not sure which pre-amp to take than).

Anyone to advise me on a great amp and pre amp?

Thanks for your help.
maxx1973
alexsee
55 posts
 
a pity i'm unable to get hold of these Vitus monos for a demo. i've had some loaner Jorma Primes bal. i/c & bi-wire s/c fm the local Marten & Jorma distributor (who's been absolutely fantastic). the Jorma Primes are just amazing!!

if Jorma Koski designs his cables using Vitus amps, this pairing must be pretty special. unfortunately, considering what the Vitus amps cost, no way i'd consider buying a pair w/out a home-demo.
bfjohansson
17 posts
 
Talking about cost, Jorma has also rewired his pair internally with Prime. An option which I think Marten can do on request.
alexsee
55 posts
 
hi Bfjohansson, yes, Marten does offer this option (i ordered mine with a customized front baffle & internal wires upgraded with Jorma Primes).
vsfang
54 posts
 
ASR Emitter2
The best I have ever heard with Coltrane
alexsee
55 posts
 
interesting... i had considered & researched the ASR (online), but decided not to try it cause its got too many 'boxes' (i haven't got the space).
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