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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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imarche
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I do not think that the MV55 or CAV50 is capable of driving the Aerius well. Electrostatics need high current and power amps as the impedance dips pretty low. U have to look at the impedance curve.

Driving the speakers is one thing, having enough headroom for different types of music is another. Classic music demands much more than simple chamber music. In very worst cases of clipping, you'd blow you output tube or even the transformer.

Give the amps a easy load and they will sound comfortable over wide genres of music. No point giving them a difficult load.
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