Marin Logan clsiiz can the amp handle that load

[fattner]

Can the mono 1000wtt/ch mono blk handle a full range electrostats Especially the Martin Logan clsiiz ( I use already the Jolida tube mono blk 200wtt/ch and they seemed to handle them fine , love that tube sound

[garbulky]

Hi fattner. The XPA-1 is stable down to 2 ohm loads (though it's not officially stated in the specs). I have little doubt you would have problems.
this website:
www.martinlogan.com/products/clsiiz
Tells me that it is compatible with 4 ohm compatible amplifiers (which pretty much all emo amps are).

[AudioHTIT]

I assume he means the XPR-1, but either way it shouldn't be a problem.

[Porscheguy]

Jan 19, 2014 15:28:45 GMT -5 fattner said:

Can the mono 1000wtt/ch mono blk handle a full range electrostats Especially the Martin Logan clsiiz ( I use already the Jolida tube mono blk 200wtt/ch and they seemed to handle them fine , love that tube sound

Yes.

[fattner]

Will it sound better  than my tube mono blocks ( jolida jd-3000a  200wtt/ch  ,and what about pairing it up with the jolida tube music envoy pre amp? Thanks for all the info 

[mg]

Jan 19, 2014 20:17:03 GMT -5 fattner said:

Will it sound better  than my tube mono blocks ( jolida jd-3000a  200wtt/ch  ,and what about pairing it up with the jolida tube music envoy pre amp? Thanks for all the info 

Eventually it will be you who decides if it sounds better. Emo has a 30 day return policy. If you have spare change give it a try. I have XPR-1's running my Martin Logan's and like the sound as I also enjoyed my previous XPA-1's.

[garbulky]

Tubes and solidstate are so different in design that it would be hard to say which sounds better. Definitely an individual's preference here I think.

[fattner]

Ok thx for the input !! I just might try it out !!

[Kent]

Hello Fattner,

I owned Martin Logan CLS IIz speakers before and know they need the right amps to make them sing. They are truly special when set up and driven correctly as you know. I would love to have a pair now to try with my XPR-1's. I do not suspect any of the larger Emotiva amps will have any issues but it certainly wouldn't hurt to call them about it:) 

I would guess the XPR-1's would be fantastic with the CLS IIz speakers. If you do try them please let us know how they sound!

Kent

[fattner]

Jan 20, 2014 1:03:47 GMT -5 Kent said:

Hello Fattner,

I owned Martin Logan CLS IIz speakers before and know they need the right amps to make them sing. They are truly special when set up and driven correctly as you know. I would love to have a pair now to try with my XPR-1's. I do not suspect any of the larger Emotiva amps will have any issues but it certainly wouldn't hurt to call them about it:) 

I would guess the XPR-1's would be fantastic with the CLS IIz speakers. If you do try them please let us know how they sound!

Kent

ok buddy will do , right now I use all tube stuff all Jolida ( big mono blocks 200wwt/ch amp and tube pre amp and tube CD player !! So far very nice but I'm curisous bout 1k at amp !!

[fattner]

Is there anyone out there that can give me a good review on this amp with a difficult load speaker !!! Plz plz

[fattner]

Thanks for all you guys input ,2 more stupid ? Has anyone used these mono blocks with a tube preamp cuz that's what I plan on doing if I purchase these heavy weights !! And my room is set up with 4 hospital (grade humble 20 amp )on the back wall , 2 outlets on one dedicated 20amp circuit and the other 2 on another dedicated 20 amp circuit I see they recommend that each mono block requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit that's no boggy but I do need plugs for my my clsiiz into an outlet as well as my power conditioner that has my pre amp/ turntable and cd all plugged in ,so even though each amp will be on there Own 20amp circuit can I use the rest of my outlets on that wall ?? I hope that s as clear as mud ,lol thanks again