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Best integrated amp for Marten Miles 5

Hi,

i am goint to change my MA2275 for a solid state. I really do not know wich one match better with my speakers. The source is a Linn Klimax DS/1 the room is 25m 2 and the wires are Hi Diamond 8.The candidates are:

Gryphon Diablo 300
Pass INT 250 or INT 60
Vitus Ri 100

any experinece with Martens or advice?

thanks in advance
ansibron
jjue
103 posts
 
I own Vitus RI100 and auditioned Gryphon at a friend's place. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either one to anybody. The amps on your short list are all very capable. It'll be a matter of personal preference IMHO. I'd add Boulder 865 onto the list if I were you. 

Happy Listening! 
ansibron OP
7 posts
 
Hi folks,

today i had a session in a shop with my source, my speakers and Gryphon Diable 300. The detay was massive but overall the ambient was drier than macintosh valve sound. It coul be the room, so i will try at home next week.
ansibron OP
7 posts
 
Analog Domain integranted amp is another choice....has anybody listened with Martens?
ansibron OP
7 posts
 
Has nobody listen Analog Domain to compare to Vitus Ri100? 
pweg
25 posts
 
marten's accuton ceramic drivers will expose any leaness or brightness however small that lay in ur system chain


i have coltrane 3 speakers and went from sia 25 to sm 011 monos to different brand valve monos. I think solid state will always sound a bit dry and lacking with Marten - or it has in my experience.
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