Also, I believe the panel's impedence dips down to below 2 ohms, not really suited for the Atmasphere, which likes something quite a bit higher. For that kind of dough, I'd be on the lookout for a top rated tube amp that will power the whole speaker. (BAT 75SE, VAC PHI, Wolcott...)
Stupendous or dim-witted?
I am contemplating taking my system to the next level, well who doesn't? But this is rather...shall we say a radical approach?
I have a Xindak SCD-2 on order. (a SACD player with a 396A dual triode based output stage, featuring analogue volume control and XLR/RCA output) Also in the offing is the imminent decision to take the plunge for an Atma-Sphere M-60 MK II.3 OTL. Also at hand is a Sonic Frontier L-1 tube pre (6DJ8 based), Anthem Amp 1 (EL34 based 40W push-pull) and a trusty old Rotel solid state(135 SS Watts). And sitting at the top of the "food chain" are the bi-wirable Martin Logan Aerius-i's.
Here's the "Plan" :
Using the XLR output of the SCD-2 run the OTLs directly into Mid/Hi frequency section (electrostatic panels) and use the RCA output via the tube pre to the Rotel or the Anthem Amp-1 to drive the LF section of the speakers in a bi-amp, bi-wire configuration.
If you could spare your expert opinion:
1. Is this the smartest of all moves or the dumbest? (Anyone with similar previous experience, please help)
2. Should I use the Rotel or use the Anthem and keep the SS devil few blocks away?
3. Should I forgo the ability to control the LF output and do away with the tube pre as well and call myself the ‘purist’?
I listen to Diana Krall, Nora Jones and Jacintha (Yeah, I know they all look good as much as the sound)
Thanks guys,
I have a Xindak SCD-2 on order. (a SACD player with a 396A dual triode based output stage, featuring analogue volume control and XLR/RCA output) Also in the offing is the imminent decision to take the plunge for an Atma-Sphere M-60 MK II.3 OTL. Also at hand is a Sonic Frontier L-1 tube pre (6DJ8 based), Anthem Amp 1 (EL34 based 40W push-pull) and a trusty old Rotel solid state(135 SS Watts). And sitting at the top of the "food chain" are the bi-wirable Martin Logan Aerius-i's.
Here's the "Plan" :
Using the XLR output of the SCD-2 run the OTLs directly into Mid/Hi frequency section (electrostatic panels) and use the RCA output via the tube pre to the Rotel or the Anthem Amp-1 to drive the LF section of the speakers in a bi-amp, bi-wire configuration.
If you could spare your expert opinion:
1. Is this the smartest of all moves or the dumbest? (Anyone with similar previous experience, please help)
2. Should I use the Rotel or use the Anthem and keep the SS devil few blocks away?
3. Should I forgo the ability to control the LF output and do away with the tube pre as well and call myself the ‘purist’?
I listen to Diana Krall, Nora Jones and Jacintha (Yeah, I know they all look good as much as the sound)
Thanks guys,
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