Amp suggestions for Martin Logan Prodigy speakers.


I've got a new to me pair of Martin Logan Prodigy's in excellent condition. I am currently powering them with an Aragon 8008BB amplifier rated at 200 wpc 8 ohms and 400 wpc at 4 ohms. I love the sound, but can't help wondering if I need a better amp. My budget is in the $1000 to $3000 range. I realize that this will limit me to a used amp. I am open to both SS and Tube amps. Any ideas on where I should go here would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Ron 
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Showing 1 response by georgehifi

You’ll need an amp that can take 2ohm loads with stablity, and still deliver current and wattage

Quote JA Stereophile measurements:
" But look at what happens around 8kHz, a frequency where there is significant musical energy: an impedance of 3.55 ohms coincides with a capacitive phase angle of -58 degrees, which results in a much lower effective impedance in this region. A powerful amplifier capable of handling 2 ohm loads will work best with the Prodigy."
http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/Mlpfig1.jpg

The amps they used were Mark Levinson No.34 and Bryston 7B-ST monoblocks which is the sort of thing you should look at, Krells suggested above are also in that league. I would stay away from Tubes/Mosfets/Class-D and Mac's with output transformers.

Cheers George