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Aerius i: Will CJ CAV50 or MV55 drive them ok??


I was wondering if either of these Conrad Johnson's
would drive the Martin Logan Aerius i?? I never listen
at loud levels but I do like a medium level just loud
enough to make things lively. Both amps are 45w/ch.

I like the idea of the CAV50 being an integrated as
I wouldn't need a preamp, but notice that the MV55
also operates at 22W in triode mode. Is this important
to an Aerius i owner? Could the Aerius i run on this
22W triode mode?? Now a stupid question from a current
solid stater, what happens if I clip a tube amp? Would
I blow tubes, blow up the aerius, or cause my house to
explode?? Not that I'm worried, State Farm is pretty
good about paying its claims. :)

I also am researching a used VAC PA80/80 at 80Watts.

Thanks
eastside_guy

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eastside_guy OP
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Quite a few people have told me that NEITHER the
MV55 nor CAV50 (both at 45W) will have enough
power. Since I am going to buy used, I can't
demo first to make sure. Many have suggested that
the CJ 11a would be the minimum I could get away
with. I was also told the 11a didn't sound as
"involving" as the MV55.

I also got some suggestions to look at the Cary SLI-80.

So now my list has grown to 5 possibilities:

CJ MV50 45W
CJ CAv50 45W
CJ 11a 70W
Cary SLI80 80W
VAC PA80/80 80W

How to choose?? Again I will be buying used (blind).

Thanks
Tom
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