Pass Labs X-150. A little beyond your budget(1750.00-used) but its a great match for your Logans. I used this amp to drive my Ascents. Its a great match to Martin Logans. In 4 ohms it will put out 300 watts(Logans love power)Its also very musical,and detailed. What ever you decide-side with power. They love power...........
Amplifier For Martin Logan CLSIIZ?
Hey guys,
I'll be getting my Martin Logan CLSIIz's next Friday. I've been leaning toward tubes, but am somewhat open to solid state - provided it's a synergistic match.
Do the CLS' need WATTS or CURRENT?
Here is a list of the "affordable" (less than $1,500 used) amps that I am somewhat familiar with and was considering.
Solid State:
*Classe DR-2 or DR-3 (only 25 and 30 watts, but pure class A and VERY high current)
*Pass Labs Aleph 3 or 5
*McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe or DNA-225
*BelCanto EVO 200.2
*PS Audio HCA-2 (never heard this one but have read good things)
Tubes:
*Audio Research D-XXX Most of these are fantastic - anything from the D-76B up to the D-160
*BAT VK-60
*VTL 70/70, ST-125, Compact 100s
*Music Reference RM-9
This is by no means an exhaustive list. They're just a few pieces that I'm either very familiar with or that just sound intriguing.
I'm open to all suggestions but am particularly interested in hearing from folks with personal experience driving CLS'.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I'll be getting my Martin Logan CLSIIz's next Friday. I've been leaning toward tubes, but am somewhat open to solid state - provided it's a synergistic match.
Do the CLS' need WATTS or CURRENT?
Here is a list of the "affordable" (less than $1,500 used) amps that I am somewhat familiar with and was considering.
Solid State:
*Classe DR-2 or DR-3 (only 25 and 30 watts, but pure class A and VERY high current)
*Pass Labs Aleph 3 or 5
*McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe or DNA-225
*BelCanto EVO 200.2
*PS Audio HCA-2 (never heard this one but have read good things)
Tubes:
*Audio Research D-XXX Most of these are fantastic - anything from the D-76B up to the D-160
*BAT VK-60
*VTL 70/70, ST-125, Compact 100s
*Music Reference RM-9
This is by no means an exhaustive list. They're just a few pieces that I'm either very familiar with or that just sound intriguing.
I'm open to all suggestions but am particularly interested in hearing from folks with personal experience driving CLS'.
Thanks in advance for your help.