I decided to call Rogue Audio this morning and ask them about their Chronow Magnum III integrated, and how it would do with Summit X speakers. The gentleman I talked with was very knowledgeable and helpful. He said that they have a massive linear power supply and not to worry about impedance. They have many customers with challenging speakers like the Summit X with impedances that go down to 1 ohm and have no issues. The Magnum III weighs 55#. The PL HP has more tubes and weighs 66#. They both claim massive output transformers.
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
I've had upgrade fever every since I added bass traps and acoustic panels to my listening room and wondered why I didn't do that years ago. So I've decided to change my Plinius Hautonga integrated and make the plunge to tubes. I want that sound, and the thought of tube rolling appeals to me. I was leaning toward the Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated, but after doing more reading, I'm concerned that it won't have adequate power due to the Summit's impedance needs. I'm admittedly a novice with tubes, so seeking help from the forum. My room is about 12x15, with the area behind my listening position open for an additional eight feet. I don't listen at high volumes at all, and my favorite music is female jazz, smooth jazz, Nora Jones type vocals. Music comes from SACDs and Tidal exclusively - I have no analogue gear.
The rest of my gear:
Appreciate your opinions!
Steve
The rest of my gear:
- Gustard x20u DAC modified by Rick Schultz
- Oppo 103D for SACDs modified by Rick Schultz
- Bryston BDP-1 music streamer
Appreciate your opinions!
Steve
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smills, Sounds like you're in the tubes with MLs camp. If that's what sounds best to you then that's what you should listen to. It sounds like the PrimaLuna gives you a better midrange while the Sanders sounds better in the lows and highs. Is that correct? Keep us informed of your amp tryouts and let us know what you end up with. This information is valuable for other ESL owners. George, you've made your case and your input and knowledge is appreciated, but many people use tubes with MLs. Technically, you may be right, but we all have to judge with our ears and for all of us this is a continuing journey not a one-and-done. So some of the tubers may eventually come to agree with your point of view, but they'll do it when they're ready. |
Technically, you may be right, but we all have to judge with our ears and for all of us this is a continuing journey not a one-and-done. Not when someone could dump money on this https://ibb.co/NZLXFcf that has no chance of getting the very best out of the Summits. It’s better if the do-gooders that can’t decipher measurement, not to say anything if not sure when speakers as hard as these to drive are in the discussion. You’ll just waist the OP’s time and money!!!!! So some of the tubers may eventually come to agree with your point of view, but they’ll do it when they’re ready.Really!!! throw money at it and don’t get it right at first is your moto? |
I like that photo, George! Are you trying to say that I shouldn't rely on the manufacturer's responses? I understand that to some degree, but they are both reputable manufacturers/distributors and thus should know their products and speak the truth. If they did not, their reputations would suffer all over the internet, hurting their sales as well. I totally get what the charts are showing, but perhaps listening critically is the best overall indicator of whether something works or it doesn't. |
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