Power/Current: How much is realistic?


Rebuilding my system, Just got a pair Martin Logan 13A, B212. Just looking for insight on how much power/ current
would be enough without going overboard and throwing $$ away. I know i am only driving the panels. Had a Krell fpb-300, 400cx, 350mcx driving M/L Oddessy Descent i. Should i go up to 600watt?  Looking for that last amp without spending a fortune on something i do not need. Thanks, Mike
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Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob

@OP,
Sorry the first response was so bitchy.

In any case, a quick Google shows those speakers to be rated at 4ohms, which is pretty low. I don't know if there are any Stereophile reviews that show the impedance curve of your speakers, but that would help in deciding what amp you need.
Given a speaker with 4 ohm nominal impedance, I would look for something with a lot of guts. Say, D'Aggostino, Pass and Ayre. The new Vandersteen amps might be another choice.
Krell missed the bus when they let Dan D go and their products have never been the same. IMHO.
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