From the VTL website on the 150...
Frankly, given the type of sound you’re looking for I think you’re onto something with the Martin Logans, and their dipole design may do a better job of filling your room with sound more effectively. My buddy has a pair of MLs powered by a Bryston amp and it’s a very nice sounding combination. Anyway, FWIW and best of luck in your search.
these VTL amplifiers are well-suited to smaller electrostatic panels and dynamic speakers not requiring high current.The Sabrinas are 87dB with an impedance that drops to 2.6 Ohms, so not really sure why your dealer paired this amp with these speakers at all. And with a room your size it’s no wonder the sound is hardening as you push the volume higher — its a tough load for most any tube amp. For these speakers I’d consider looking for a Class-A solid state amp that tends to have the sound qualities you’re looking for and the current to feed the Sabrinas.
Frankly, given the type of sound you’re looking for I think you’re onto something with the Martin Logans, and their dipole design may do a better job of filling your room with sound more effectively. My buddy has a pair of MLs powered by a Bryston amp and it’s a very nice sounding combination. Anyway, FWIW and best of luck in your search.