Would switching amps make a big difference?


I've been using a Belles 21a tube pre and a pair of PrimaLuna Prologue Sevens with Martin Logan Ethos speakers for the last 6 years and it sounds good. I'm pretty stuck in tube land. But does it get better?

I was wondering if a Raven Osprey Integrated amp or the Lyngdorf TDAI-2170 or another amp, ideally integrated could elevate and sound even more, around same price of $5k - which if I went ahead is about what my current amp setup should bring me.

Then there is the idea of switching to the Martin Logan ESL Impression 11a...

Thoughts? Suggestions?


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Showing 1 response by avanti1960

A lot of suggestions about how it would sound "on paper" but in the real world the Raven Osprey is a high end bargain.  You should consult with Dave the owner- he has integrity and will not sell you on something that won't work. 
People said the LS50s wouldn't work with a 20 watt tube amp too but the moment i heard the Osprey bring the KEFs to a glowing, euphonic unbelievably refined sweet sound I had to own each.  
Sound stage to the sky, delicate transparency, as sweet a midrange you could want and plenty of dynamics and slam for a good sized room (16 X 20) 
In short, Yes.