I quess I'll give a different perspective. I own Aerius I. I've been using them in a very small music room (12x12X9H)very successfully with the Audio Research D-130.
Fairly recently, I caught the SET bug and purchased a Cary CAD 300 sei (300b output, pure class A tube, 15 watt per channel) I thought I would move the Aerius into my home theater, until, for the heck of it tried them with the Cary. I know everyone is suggesting the biggest amp you can get, but honestly, this combination of tube and Aerius is wonderful. My room is small, but I tend to listen in the mid 85 db. At this rate, the Aerius is only using 1 watt or less. This is the most rythmic and musical combination I have ever experienced. The base is stronger but very defined and full. The midrange just sounds more "real" to me.
If you read the review of the VTL tiny triode monoblocks (25 watts per channel), http://www.onhifi.com/product/vtl_tt25amplifiers.htm,
you will find that Gayle Saunders (ML's President) uses Aerius and these little VTLs in his home.
So don't rule out tubes. You might consider putting the left and right main speakers on a tube amp in your setup if you use Aerius I and keep your room size reasonable.
I know the Aerius is easier to drive than most of the other ML. Tubes may not be a great option with the larger speakers.
Fairly recently, I caught the SET bug and purchased a Cary CAD 300 sei (300b output, pure class A tube, 15 watt per channel) I thought I would move the Aerius into my home theater, until, for the heck of it tried them with the Cary. I know everyone is suggesting the biggest amp you can get, but honestly, this combination of tube and Aerius is wonderful. My room is small, but I tend to listen in the mid 85 db. At this rate, the Aerius is only using 1 watt or less. This is the most rythmic and musical combination I have ever experienced. The base is stronger but very defined and full. The midrange just sounds more "real" to me.
If you read the review of the VTL tiny triode monoblocks (25 watts per channel), http://www.onhifi.com/product/vtl_tt25amplifiers.htm,
you will find that Gayle Saunders (ML's President) uses Aerius and these little VTLs in his home.
So don't rule out tubes. You might consider putting the left and right main speakers on a tube amp in your setup if you use Aerius I and keep your room size reasonable.
I know the Aerius is easier to drive than most of the other ML. Tubes may not be a great option with the larger speakers.