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Recommended SS AMP for under 1,000 Read on...

I am in need of a used SS 2-channel Amp to run my Martin Logan SL3 Electrostatics Speakers. It will be run by a Adcom GFP-750 Pre-amp so I will need a AMP w/balanced inputs.

If any of you that own electrostatics have any recommendations please let me know.

BTW: I owned a Adcom GFA-5500 which had a lot of balls but sounded to bright for the SL3. Thanks for you time!
homarkviii
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
For nine years I used B&K Sonata M200 mono blocks with Acoustat Spectra 33 electrostatic speakers. They are warm sounding with lots power. Looking back it was a very satisfying experience. I have seen the B&K’s for between $700.00 and $1000.00 used on the Net.
aslater
4 posts
 
Aragon 4004 for $750 used. Dual mono, Dan D'Agostino design, built like a tank. Sounds very nice - killer bass - but plenty of high end. Excellent with softer tube pre like CJ PV-10.
emily
28 posts
 
Why not listen to the Adcom 5802. My husband owned a GFA- 555 and I also thought it was bright but the 5802 is in a completely different league. I do not own electrostatics but I do use the GFP-750 with a Sonic Frontiers front end with wonderful results. Just a Thought
marchman
45 posts
 
I agree with Aslater. Aragon 4004, MKII if you can find one. I have a couple around here just for backup. Rated at 200w/8ohm and 400w/4ohm. A dual mono design that doubles down and should be available for under $800 used. Best bang for the buck.
jlmtjoy
4 posts
 
I too agree with Aslater and Marchman with the Aragon 4004MKII. Nothing can touch it for under $1000.00 U.S. I picked one up for 400.00 U.S.-Unbelieveable deal. Superb Value. You would have to spend over $3000.00 U.S. to get any improvement and even then, it will be small.
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