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Help w/ Martin Logan setup!

Hey guys!

Very, very new to this site - this is only my second post. I have searched alot for this, but was hoping somebody with a similar system could chime in...

Current system:
Sony 930d (not that the tv matters!)
Marantz SR6010 receiver
Martin Logan Motif X center
Martin Logan Ethos fronts
Martin Logan Motion 40 rears
Martin Logan Dynamo 1000 sub

Coming soon:
Oppo 4K player (currently using an Xbox One S)
Pro-ject turntable

Getting this system as turned me into an audiophile - I'm really big into movies and gaming, so that's why I got everything. This is my first high(ish) end system I have ever owned. Looking for amp advice: Everyone tells me to add an amp, and I am thinking of a few, but wanted to get some opinions/advice. To start, it would be a 2 channel to just the Ethos. I'm deciding between: Rotel RB-1590, Anthem MCA 225, maybe a few others. I hear great things about those two, but I'm completely new to amps so need some guidance. I'm open to any and all suggestions - trying to stay between $3-$5K. Also, and sorry if this an inexperienced question - will the sound on movies and gaming change drastically after adding an amp, or is it more for music? I'm thinking it primarily will benefit music as its 2 channel, but just wanted to get a more in-depth answer! LOL

Thanks in advance!





ethos4lyfe

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erik_squires
16,591 posts
 
+1 on the Parasound suggestion. I used to run a pair of A23's for a 4.0 setup, and they were wonderful.  Then I went to 5.1 and it all went to pot. :-) I'm just kidding, I ended up with some very nice class D monoblocks.

If you are tight for space, the NAD multichannel with nCore amps.

At some point you'll need to calibrate your speaker levels. I suggest the $28 or so Dayton imm-6. Works with most cell phones and AudioTools or similar. It's not only really flat, but has enough bass to help you get your sub right.

http://amzn.to/2emwYWo

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
16,591 posts
 
Reliable in the sense of handling all speakers well, no .

Warm to neutral, low noise, stays out of the way of the music.


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