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Tubes or SS Amps for ML Requests
Tubes really sound great with the ML's. However, the more power you deliver, the better the bottom end sound.I originally drove my ReQuests with a CJ 11a which worked OKthen I went to CJ 8a's (cj 11= 70wpc 8a=275wpc)the difference was nite & day. 
More power?
I recently went from a CJ 11 to 8a's to drive my Martin Logan ReQuests. The difference was huge. Most noticeable was a big improvement in the bottom end. Try to find some 12's that you can try at home. I think you're efforts will be rewarded. Gook... 
Amplifier for Martin Logan Requests
I powered my ReQuests with a C-J 11a (70 watts, tube) for 2 years and loved the sound. However, when I upgraded to c-j 8a monos it brought the ReQuests to life. Nite and day improvement. Bottom line, the more tube power you can feed your ReQuests ... 
Last CD purchase; M.L. 39 or Wadia 850?
FYI I'm a very happy 860 owner for the past 2 years. The first year without a pre amp, the second year with a C-J 16LS. Sound quality with this pre-amp in the link was greatly improve especially at low levels. 
Please recommend Tube pre-amp(s)
The cj premier 14 is being replaced by the premier 17. I purchased a premier 16 last year and i absolutly love it. The 17 should sound similar to the 16 and the ART for about the same price as the 14. Check it out.