I power my ML Electromotion ESLs with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium power amp (not the HP model) with KT-150 tubes (24 watts triode mode and 48w ultralinear) and it sounds great and I prefer triode mode. I also use the same amp to drive a pair of Spendor S2/3s (8ohm) and they sound great too. I don't care much about the tech specs, i just try the different ohm taps on the amp and whatever sounds best with the rest of my system is what I use. Sound is full, robust, detailed, natural, and I often get goosebumps. For me it is all about the music, but I like learning about the equipment, to a certain extent!! Lol. Interesting discussion, thank you!
Using tube amp with electrostatic speakers.
Moons ago I started similar discussions and thought I had been given enough good advice not to approach the subject again. Here goes anyway. I've used Martin Logan electrostats for well over 30 years with quite a few different amps but have recently switched to a tube amp and dynamic speakers with which I am very satisfied. It consists of the Cary Rocket 88R amp and Serie Reference 3 speakers.
My brother was visiting last week and was so impressed with the sound that he decided that he might want to try a tube amp also (probably the same one as mine). However, he is using a pair of SL3's that I gave him years ago and I'm concerned primarily about the current requirements of the Martin Logans as well as other concerns that I'm not thinking of. I don't want him spending money on something that may not bring him improved sound so would appreciate more advice to pass on to him. He currently uses a Rogue Audio SS amp with his SL3 speakers and, to me, it sounds very good.
My brother was visiting last week and was so impressed with the sound that he decided that he might want to try a tube amp also (probably the same one as mine). However, he is using a pair of SL3's that I gave him years ago and I'm concerned primarily about the current requirements of the Martin Logans as well as other concerns that I'm not thinking of. I don't want him spending money on something that may not bring him improved sound so would appreciate more advice to pass on to him. He currently uses a Rogue Audio SS amp with his SL3 speakers and, to me, it sounds very good.