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Advice using electrostats with tube amp.

I'm currently using a Cary Rocket 88R amp with Serie Reference 3A speakers which I like very much but I have an opportunity to buy back my pair of Martin Logan Theos speakers that I sold about a half year ago. I used Martin Logan speakers for many years having had the Odyssee's in the system for 14 years. Now that I'm using the tube amp, I'm wondering how the pairing would be in consideration of the current demand of these speakers at certain frequencies. I was made aware on these forums of impedance dipping below 1 ohm with the Odyssee's at least. Would the Ethos present as drastic a drop and, if so,  can this Cary handle it. 

broadstone
sfall
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As long as you don't have a really big room and listen at high volumes, you should be fine. More people probably use tubes over SS with ML.
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broadstone OP
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Sfall, the room is about 15X20' with 8.5' ceiling but my listening position is only about 13' from the speakers and i dont listen at high volumes. I agree withyou, then, that it should be fine but because the purchase is not a small one for me, I'm trying for all the advice I can get. Thanks
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stringreen
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I wouldn't go with the Cary if I were you.
steakster
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My former e-stats also had a significant impedance swing from 1 to 6 ohms. They sounded terrible with my 50w p/p tube monoblocks - even with zero-autoformers.  Very tinny - not even close to musical.  Yet, they did sound great with my 300w ss amp that doubled-down.  For any amp that you might purchase, I highly recommend a home trial with the actual speakers.
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broadstone OP
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Stringreen, I already have the Cary so that's the starting point for my inquiry because it will probably stay in the system.   It'd sure be interesting to know the basis for your advice though as it may help with the decision re the electrostats. 
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