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Bordering on criminal, I know…

Greetings and salutations!  I recently purchased a pair of new MartinLogan 11As.  Unfortunately, all I have to drive them is a Pioneer SC-57 home theater receiver.  While I’m saving my ducats for a Pass Labs 350.8 amplifier, I am left wondering if I may be better served by bridging a couple of unused channels to power these new speakers.  Your thoughts are most appreciated!     

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jl35
4,188 posts
 
there are some very good amps and integrateds that cost way less than the Pass and sound way better than your Pioneer while you're saving...
jl35
4,188 posts
 
BAT VK3000SE Integrated at higher price, under $4000 used,  but still way lower than X350.8 plus preamp.  Not saying any of these are as good as the Pass, but way better than the Pioneer
jl35
4,188 posts
 
Odyssey Khartago Plus or Extreme, I've owned both, can be had for about $600 used, outstanding. My main amp is Pass X250.8
jl35
4,188 posts
 
Belles Aria and Soloist 1 Integrateds, have not heard their separates but supposedly excellent
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