Tube Amp for Martin Logan SL3 3

I have Martin Logan Sequel II speakers, which are similiar to your SL3s. I went from a class A solid-state Threshold amp to a Sonic Frontiers tube amp without difficulty. I was concerned that tubes would not perform as well, but my fears dissapeared after a few hours of listening. Tubes work great. I may never go back to solid-state with electrostatics.

I use the EAR 534 tube amp to drive my Martin Logan Odysseys.It is 50wpc and drives any load - balanced inputs - variable level controls for each channel - no settings to worry about - retails for 3500 but is usually avaiable used in the 2-2.5k range.

there are plenty of amps that will work fine. I have CLS I's (the hardest to drive of any logan?) and also Aerius Is. Have driven both with no probs off a CA200 Classe (2x200), Conrad Johnson Premier 5 monoblocks (2x200 el34 tubes) and off my 47 lab gaincard(!) - 2x25watts. In some ways the gaincard was best, even though the lowest nominally rated power. Dont' beleive all the stories about how hard these are to drive... they aren't quite as bad as legend would have it.

enjoy,
-Ed

The combination of tubes on top and ss on the bottom certainly have loads of potential if the $2K price point can be stretched. Works with my CLS1's/Kinergetics SW800 set up.

I second Ed's opinion regarding the "stories" about how difficult these are to drive. In my experience tube amps have been far more capable and at ease in dealing with the impedance swings.

May also want to consider the Rogue M-120s. Great sound for the $$. Sell used for under $2000 on Audiogon. Can call manufacturer for details with ML.