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Martin-Logan/Audio Research combo=Good?
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I love my Martin-Logans. I upgraded to 15a's. Still concerned Can these amps handle the low impedance drops of the M-L panel? thanks mike Last edited by michael paul; 12-05-2018 at 10:54 AM. |
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Absolutely. Back in the day ML had ARC amps in there demo room with CLSIIz. I run my EM-ESL with a VSI-60. Whopping 50 watts.
Recently they were demoing the Neoliths with Rogue Audio Dark Apollos. New ML's are pretty efficient and while they still have low impedance drops at high frequencies, they are nothing like MLs of years long past. |
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I have ML 13a’s and have been running them for the past year with McIntosh MC275 x 2. Recently traded for Audio Research GS 150. The ARC handles my 13a’s so much better it’s amazing!!! I think most ARC amp would be great on your 15a’s
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I also have the REF6,and I am giving the GS150 serious consideration. How would you describe the sound? Warm,analytical,detailed,sterile neutral? I am looking for something a little more liquid,"full", enveloping warmth..I was using Krell solid state but I feel I have to move from that--too clinical. PS ..not looking for "too" warm. Don't want to throw a blanket over the speakers!..lol thanks mike |
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Last edited by Mikado463; 12-06-2018 at 08:30 PM. |
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It's a great combo. |
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Mike I would say my system is warm yet very detailed. I know what you’re saying about not wanting to throw a blanket over the speakers. The Mac 275 amps I had were like throwing a “wet blanket” over the speakers. I bought my GS150 used with 1200 hours on it so it was good to go from the start. I bought my Ref 6 new so it has taken a while to come to life. I now have 350 hours on it and it is really warming up and the sound stage is getting better and bigger. |
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Sure. I have used both Aerius and now Montis, both love tubes much better than solid state. A friend of mine drove his CLXs with ARC amps, also with great results. Modern tube designs tend to handle dynamics better- they sound faster with better resolution. This compliments a quality ESL- really shows off their strengths.
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I'm not saying tubes can't mate up well with stats, they can, but your rationale is off base. |
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How so? I think the sonic advantages of using tubes are well understood in both high-end and professional audio. As well as engineering theory of why that's the case.
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