System #207 (SL3)

[bigbanger]

Name: Andrew

Location: SF Bay Area

ML Model(s): SL3

Year Purchased: 2007 (second hand)

Associated Electronics:

Basis 2500 Signature turntable/Vector M3 tonearm/ZYX Airy 3 MC cartridge
Hovland HP-100 preamplifier w/MC step-up
Plinius SA-103 power amplifier
Richard Gray's Power Company RGPC-400
Finite Elemente Pagode Master Reference equipment rack
Home brewed bass traps (Jon Risch design)
Harmonic Technology cabling throughout

I've been a long-time admirer of Martin Logan loudspeakers, but this is the first time I've ever owned a pair. I went through a variety of Magnepans (MG 1.6/QR, MG 3.6/R etc.), but have never had a room large enough to really let them sing. The SL3s work well in my small-ish room and sound wonderful driven by the Plinius SA-103.

Pictures of my room/system can be seen by following these links:

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[TomDac]

Welcome Aboard!!

 

[Kaliar]

Congrats for your clean setup ! I'm quite sure Hovland and Plinius must be a terrific combination to power your SL3 !

Enjoy !

 

[twich54]

Banger, Welcome ! Great analog front end you have, I hear nothing but good things about the ZYX cartridges !

 

[MiTT]

Beautiful looking setup that I'm sure sounds a sweet as it looks. Welcome aboard!

Love that Hovland pre-amp and the Finite Element Rack!

 

[FOUNTAIN]

Very nice setup. And I especially love that TT!! I bet it sure :music: like heaven.

 

[sebrof2000]

Welcome bigbanger!
I too came from the Maggie camp - MG12s and MG1.6s. I agree with you in that the Logans are better suited to a smaller room. They seem to open up and fill the room with music better at lower volumes.
I found that some of what works for Maggies does not work for Logans, so don't be afraid to experiment, especially when it comes to room treatments.
Enjoy,
Mike

 

[bigbanger]

I recently picked up my long sought after CLS IIzs and thought I'd post an updated picture of my system. The CLSes are by far the best sounding speakers I've ever had the pleasure of owning, and they're barely dialed in yet. Thanks to everyone on this forum for sharing their expertise and advice on the CLSes and other MLs!

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