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Martin Logan SL3's I am lovin' them.
Well, I have the most recent version of the MC275 which might make a difference. My room is very big, but I rarely get to crank it up. 
Martin Logan SL3's I am lovin' them.
I am using a MC275. Do you think that is enough? 
Upgrade power cord for MC 275 and c2300?
What is a dedicated line? 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
I appreciate all the responses. The speakers are Martin Logan SL3's. They are currently are single-wired, and sound amazing. I would like to A/B them with bi-wiring, but that is easier said than done. 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Thank you Jimmy615, and thank you Al, who has sent me on the new research task of trying to fully understand his answers...definitely the most informative answers I have received and very helpful. 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Dear Al and company,First, let me thank al of you for sharing your time, knowledge and insight with me. Now, let me explain how I arrived at this question. I was at a stereo store not even looking for speakers, and I heard the new Sonus Faber Olym... 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Cremona M
Mezzanie, what did you end up doing, and how did it sound? 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Jimmy, are you saying that there is a noticeable difference between tube and SS, or are you saying that there is not per se a difference, because a good amp sounds like a good amp. I ask, primarily because if there is no longer an inherent differe... 
turntable mats: should I use one?
Yes. Sota confirmed that there is a built in acrylic mat. Still, it feels like something should be soft underneath. Though, for the time being, I will trust Sota. 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Dear Al, I just saw that their updated (and better looking) speaker, the Olympica III, has a lower sensitivity:SENSITIVITY 90 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m). NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 4 ohm. SUGGESTED AMPLIFIER POWER OUTPUT 50W – 300W, without clipping. Perhaps these... 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Could you recommend a such a speaker? 
Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
Wow. Thank you Al for the informative response. (I feel like I might be given a test on your post at the end of the semester). I primarily listen to blue note jazz records, female vocal records (ella, diana krall, billie holiday, etc), and classic... 
Replace Amp or Preamp?
I agree iwth Mik971 
Good speakers to be placed close to rear wall
Thanks to all these responses...especially Donjr who added some much needed ribald levity. 
Please help me change the look of my speakers
I am using a MC275