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Martin Logan Prodigy with Sonic Frontiers Power

I recently acquired a pair of ML Prodigy speakers. I was running a set of Vandi 3As with a Sonic Frontiers Power 2 tube amp (110W/ch) before the purchase.

When I run the Power 2 to the MLs, though they have a much more WOW sound than the Vandis, I feel the setup lacks midrange at lower volume. I would have thought being both were characteristic of great mids that the mating of them would have been ideal but I am thus far not 100% happy.

When I turn up the volume things start to fall into place, but then it is too loud. :) Media format of choice is vinyl but CD seem to make this combo more alive. Also, the set up sounds a bit distorted and vague at times.

Comment? MLs being under powered? SF Power 3 monos needed? 220W/ch

-NAK8
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grege
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>>BTW, I called ML on Friday... they said the 110W/ch Tube power should be plenty to for these...but that the hell do they know. :) LOL

The people at the ML factory also drive some of the smaller models with very low power amps and integrateds. Yet the MORE POWER myth for MLs continues unabated in audiophile circles. The designers will tell you flat out that you do not need hundreds of watts to drive their speakers. But Joe audiophool knows better.

You should get an amp/integrated that is very stable into 4 ohm loads and avoid class D amps as most of them will not handle this load.
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