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Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
tube amps are great. When it comes to ESL the problem lies in how the speaker looks to the amp with tubes they do not work well with the very low impedences the the panels can achieve they need lots of current. The panels act more like capacitors ... 
Thoughts on mating ML ESL 11 A's to a butler TDB 2250 hybrid amp
I keep poking around and discovered Manley 250 monos any thoughts on this amp paired to Martin Logan ESL11A using a Linn DSM as a source and pre amp 
Icon Audio
Have you looked at Decware yet. I have talked with Steve and like what he is producing and he is in the USA in the Chicago area 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
Toe in is critical arc will help a lot too. I still need to do room correction even without room correction my system sounds awesome 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
just remembered the 9A does not have room correction either 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
this is just my opinion. the one thing to remember is with the 9a the base speakers are passive meaning they will not be driven by their own amps. this translates to what amp are you using and will it have enough bottom end. I also have a small li... 
Thoughts on mating ML ESL 11 A's to a butler TDB 2250 hybrid amp
Budget right now is about $2000. I am using a Linn Majik streamer dsm that has a 90 watt amp built in this will be my source and pre amp for the time being 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
I have no experience with the Quads. I do own a pair of the ML 11A’s and love them. They are fast transparent and airy. They deliver awesome highs without being fatiguing. The mids are full and warm and do not get cluttered. The bass is fast and r... 
What would be a good amp to drive a pair of Martin Logan Impression ESL 11A?
Thanks to everyone that has responded to this thread so far further feedback is always welcomed. I want to say that I did talk with Roger Sanders for about a hour and liked everything he had to say. I would love to try a Innersound ESL amp but my ...