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Seeking good advice on electronics for my ML 's.

Hi fellow enthusiast - I currently have Martin Logan Ascents (mains), Cinema (center), NHT (surrounds). I have (lol) Sony Tae9000es proc and the matching amp Tan9000es - both of which i'm going to sell. This brings me to my Q. I was considering Sunfire, Bryston, Aragon, or Anthem as my electronics in 7 ch setup. I was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction as far as what would be a good match in electronics with my Logans. I also intend on replacing the NHTs with Martin Logan surround so all speakers will match - though undecided which model to use. Thanks for any input (no pun intended)!!
staticfanatic
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
Chris, I was just responding to the choices staticfanatic offered. If they'd asked for recommendations, my response would have been different.

One has to be careful pairing SS w/ Logans, unless biamping and just using SS for the bass. I like my Levinson 23.5, but don't know much about (the sound of) Levinson's new multichannel amp.

A lot of folks use Bel Canto with Logans. It might be helpful for staticfanatic to post his question on the ML Owner's Club site.
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mlauner
250 posts
 
acurus paired with mls sounds great. aragon makes acurus home theater products.
staticfanatic OP
2 posts
 
"You might get better input if you tell us what you listen to, and what you are trying to achieve."

Thanks for everyones response. I listen mostly to rock and some jazz - from the Beatles and Led Zep to Diana Krall. However, i will be using the system mostly for movies and multi-channel audio playback once i also decide on a digital player - which brings me to another Q if i may: Should i go with a HD unit that plays either blue-ray or HD DVD's, or wait until more brands are available??? Or, stick to a good DVD, sacd, DVD-A, redbook cd player, such as a Denon 5900, etc.???
linnlp12
79 posts
 
I had the ascents. The Krell 2250 (and I assume their multichannl varients) worked awesome with that speaker. Ditto for my Cary SLM200 and Plinius SA250 Mk IV. I have used all of these with the ascents with great success. For home theater ( and not audiophile listening), my previous denon 4200 series home theater receiver did a decent job also (had aerius for rear and a logan center channel). Good luck.
mig007
116 posts
 
I have SL3s in front, logos in the center and clsIIz in the rear (current setup due to space limitations). I have experimented with many amps and find those with high current, not wattage, make the difference. Any amp with 100 current per channel will work.
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