Integrated tube vs. solid state for Martin Logans


I'm purchasing the Martin Logan Clarity speakers and the REL Strata III Subwoofer for a small room; 12 x 19. I already own a Linn LP-12 and a Krell 250 CD Player with balanced outputs that I've not yet used to their full extent; meaning the use of balanced outputs of Krell electronics with my Krell CD player.

I've heard that tubes work great with ML speakers, but I've already heard the Krell 400xi integrated with my krell cd player(200 watts)in this system - WOW!

If I go to a tube amp instead, I'd likely have to sell the krell 250-CD Player; not compatable. I've been e-mailing Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio, and he suggested that the Cary SLI-80 Integrated Tube amp might work well. We're still talking.

Looking for advice from experienced Audiogon listeners of Martin Logans with either tubes and/or solid state.

Thanks,
1SM
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Showing 1 response by jayctoy

Kevin is very experience,ask for 30 days trial.Nothing
to loose.the Logans sound good with tubes, they
sound very very good.The amp are VTL.