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Advice needed

468 Views 5 Replies 2 Participants Last post by stevensctt, Aug 3, 2011

newaudio

Discussion Starter · Aug 3, 2011

All, I have Martin Logan Motion 12 speakers(4 ohms) driven by Pioneer VSX-32(8 ohms). I want to get an external amp, like the Bryston 4B ST, and use the VSX-32 as a preamp. These are the only speakers for now, and I mainly use them for classical music listening. Would this external amp make a big improvement in sounding, I wonder if it is worth the extra cost. Thanks!

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stevensctt

· #2 · Aug 3, 2011

IMO, a big yes - actually a must. Will also prevent damage to the receiver from overheating and damage to the speakers.

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newaudio

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 3, 2011

Thank you. I like the Bryston 4BST amp, it is about 500watt at 4 ohms, will this possibly overpower or damage the ML Motion 12(150 watt each)? Thanks again.

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stevensctt

· #4 · Aug 3, 2011

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Originally Posted by newaudio /forum/post/20775203

Thank you. I like the Bryston 4BST amp, it is about 500watt at 4 ohms, will this possibly overpower or damage the ML Motion 12(150 watt each)? Thanks again.

No it won't, a VG amp and it will be a great match.

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