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VTL vs Jolida

I just listened to my first tube amp and loved it; VTL HT-150 and B&W 703s. I heard good things about Jolida. How does VTL and Jolida compare? I really liked the B&Ws and also Martin Logan. My listening area is 17X22, 18' ceilings, wood floors with an area rug and furniture in front of the speakers. I also need a preamp for a DVD and tuner and perhaps to a TV for movies. Not sure how that would work out. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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pmwoodward
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Hi Jon,

Between the B&W 703s vs Martin Logan's. This is at least as drastic as SS and tube amps. I own the Logans' and love them. I compared them long term to the B&W 604/S2's which I believe are somewhat similar to the 703s. To me, the Logans were far superior in most aspects, but I love stats. As a side note, tubes and martin logans are a wonderful match up!

Hope this helps. BTW, I am currently tossing around VTL, Cary amps for my next change.

Paul
pmwoodward
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Jon, I own the ML SL3's. sorry that I did not respond earlier, have not seen this post in a while. as to how much power they need? In my experience, they do not need nearly as much power as most seem to imply. I have found that 30 (tube) Watts make them sing quite pretty. I at one time had the Oddessy Stratus 150W SS amp. A very nice amp, but a change to a much lower tube amp brought out a whole new dimension, but not the SPL. I have heard the Maggie's but only in a shop that was not well set up, so the comparison is probably not fair. yes, the ML are room sensitive, but so are many other speakers. as far as the sweet spot, I am not the best one to ask as I listen only in the sweet spot.

short answer, ML's and a good nuetral 60W tube amp is hard to beat.

good luck, Paul
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