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Single-ended amps with Martin Logans

I own a pair of Aerius Martins and want to go for the singled ended amps has anyone out there tried this combo? I am considering Audio Electronics AE-1 Signature ( 5 watts ) or perhaps a Bottlehead ( 3.5 watts) Any other advice? I did listen to the new Klipsh and they sound great but really don't want to part with my Aerius at the same time I thik the sound would be better that my Aerius with my Rogue 88 that I'm using.
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lak
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hi Nick, Listen to what Cornfedboy,Mikem and Treija have to say, they are correct. The sweet single-ended low watt tube sound you hope to hear is usually achieved with speakers that are 8 ohm and a high dB level.
no_money
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Cornfed, A YUGO!!!! come on. Its at least a nice sedan,
tubegroover
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90493m is right on an absolute level. The Viva Aurora (25K) will drive them (20 watts I believe), kind of like building a 500K home in a 100K neighborhood. I know this isn't the answer you are looking for but in answer to your question, yes. In the real world you better look for a 80-100 watt push pull tube amp that will work with the impedance dip of those speakers (VTL ST-80's monoblocks, ARC VT100, etc.)if you must have tubes.
trelja
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If you really want better sound from your combination, keep the ML and Rogue products. And look to your source, preamp, and cables. If you want a more open SET sound, consider a GOOD solid state or passive preamp, good front end, OR silver cables.
brulee
564 posts
 
Trelja has always given good advise on every thread he posts. Forgive me Trelja but I disagree with you on this one. If you want SET sound there is only one way I know to get it and that is to buy SET amps. No solid state amp will give you SET sound. The magic is in the tubes.
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