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Recommended SS AMP for under 1,000 Read on...

I am in need of a used SS 2-channel Amp to run my Martin Logan SL3 Electrostatics Speakers. It will be run by a Adcom GFP-750 Pre-amp so I will need a AMP w/balanced inputs.

If any of you that own electrostatics have any recommendations please let me know.

BTW: I owned a Adcom GFA-5500 which had a lot of balls but sounded to bright for the SL3. Thanks for you time!
homarkviii
emster
75 posts
 
rotel is a pretty safe bet at these price points. good value can be had at over 200w per channel and I think you will find it smoother than adcom given my direct experience with both. good luck.
kt_88
242 posts
 
Sim Audio Celeste 4150. 150 watts. Excellent amp top to bottom! You can usaully find them between 850-1150 used. If you want even more thump, try a McCormick DNA-1. Just about the same price used, just a bit brighter in the highs. IMHO
vegasears
922 posts
 
For nine years I used B&K Sonata M200 mono blocks with Acoustat Spectra 33 electrostatic speakers. They are warm sounding with lots power. Looking back it was a very satisfying experience. I have seen the B&K’s for between $700.00 and $1000.00 used on the Net.
aslater
4 posts
 
Aragon 4004 for $750 used. Dual mono, Dan D'Agostino design, built like a tank. Sounds very nice - killer bass - but plenty of high end. Excellent with softer tube pre like CJ PV-10.
emily
28 posts
 
Why not listen to the Adcom 5802. My husband owned a GFA- 555 and I also thought it was bright but the 5802 is in a completely different league. I do not own electrostatics but I do use the GFP-750 with a Sonic Frontiers front end with wonderful results. Just a Thought
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