Best amps for full range electrostatic loudspeaker

By brand and model which are the best amps for electrostats? Thanks!

seadogs103-13-2004 1:54pm

nealhood Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 199 posts 03-13-2004 at 02:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Atmasphere OTL series work beautifully on Soundlabs. So, I can reasonably assume that they would work equally as well on any full range electrostatic. Unfortunately they are expensive like most other OTL amplifiers but, they sure seem to match up well with electrostatics. Vocals are arresting. Wolcotts also have a good reputation with electrostatic speakers and, these also sound good. But, I prefer the Atmasphere due to its more organic flow. I have not heard the Parasound JC-1s but these also have an excellent reputation for matching up well with FR electro's. There are others too but, this is a start.
celtic66 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 990 posts 03-13-2004 at 03:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The OTL amps are a great suggestion IF you can afford them. Another are the larger VTL monoblocks. Run them in triode for best results and you'll need about 90wpc in that mode.
ed_sawyer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 588 posts 03-13-2004 at 03:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete which speakers?
danielk141 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 488 posts 03-13-2004 at 03:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try the Innersound stereo amp. I've heard it on Sound Labs, Magnepan, Martin Logan & Acoustat. It's built for panels............