Duke's right, of course, but so is Steelhead. I have SL3 with a Sonic Frontiers tube amp and the combo is something special. While all SS has left me unimpressed with "dry & sterile" sound, tubes add body and more depth/spacial dimension. Before ditching the Aeons, try tubes. Add a little fun to your hobby!
Best amp to use with ML Aeon i speakers ...
I am using a Levinson No 331, purchased earlier this year, with my Aeon i speakers. The sound is very, very transparent; by this I mean; cystalline highs, clear mid-range, and bass that is not at all booming. The problem is this; the sound seems somewhat on the sterile side, very analyitical, and not terribly realistic. I am not looking for a "sugar-coated" warmth in the sound, but would like to hear from anyone who is familiar with these speakers and amps. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The rest of my system; ML No 380 pre-amp, Meridian 588 CD player, VPI HW 19 Mk III, and Audioquest / Harmonic Tech cables. I listen to classical - small and large scale - and opera almost exclusively.
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