It'll drive anything with aplomb. I have a pair of Ohm Walsh 4's as well as B&W 802D's - I can say for once, I'm truly happy that I've found an amp that I can live with and not consider switching out.
You would do yourself a favor to review the Sanders Sound website. They make amps specifically made for ESL speakers like yours. I have Summits and I use the Sanders Magtech amp but the ESL amps are a solid choice as well. The Magtech amp has a regulated power supply which sets it apart as an...
Funny how we all think a little differently. Avantgarde's catch my eye immediately but appear to block your room (but wonderful sounding no doubt)...where the ML's allow opportunity to see through the speakers to your wonderful view. Back light the ML's and you'll have magic IMHO.
I've owned the exact same subs Paul172. Both great subs. I initially had the same experience but a little time materially changed my opinion. The SVS SB16 takes some time to break-in - more than the JL. Once that occurred, I can't say enough good things about it - especially on music. I'm...
Happily. I went out of the LS27 via balanced xlr to the svs sub. Magic. Using balanced vs unbalanced was like I added a second sub. Profound difference.
System is pretty fluid and different now from picture but you get the idea...
ML Summits
SVS Ultra SB16
AR LS27 Preamp
Bel Canto Ref1000M Monoblocks
Oppo 105D Universal Player
Parasound T3 Tuner
EAT C-Sharp TT
Clearaudio Talissman Cartridge
Parasound JC3 Jr phono preamp