Help with speakers Martin Logan SL3


I have a set of ML SL3's. These speakers contain a 10" bass driver. I have been reading several responses about these speakers and am confused.

I am using a California Audio Labs CL-2500 (500x5) amplifier of which 50 watts operates in class "A".
The speakers can handle up to 200 watts. When I crank
the volume up, maybe a classical or jazz piece, the amplfier clips! Here is the kicker. My preamp is a CLASSE
SSP-50 and when I run it in 5 channel stereo (which includes the ML Logos and Scripts) ONLY the two front channels clip. Is it strange the two front channels are being run to my preamp through balanced cables while the others are not?

Any ideas/suggestions/help?

Dan
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Showing 2 responses by no_money

Dan, didn't know much about this amp but I did some searching on the net for reviews. From everything I read that amp should have plenty of power to drive your Logans. You might want to check with Cal. Audio to see what they think. How loud are you trying to play these? Does the amp actually go into "protection" mode and shut down?
You should get decent bass response from your SL3'S. Not earth shattering but it should be decent. Are you sure you system is not inverting phase?