What constitutes a demanding load for A80's

[zebbo]

Hi Doc
Would this speaker spec cause any problems with Mk1 A80's?
They are Martin Logan Scenarios.


Frequency Response
45–22,000 Hz ±3dB
Horizontal Dispersion
30°
Vertical Dispersion
24" (61cm) line source with a (Natural Ambience Compensation) enhanced sound field
High Frequency Transducer
24" (61cm) CLS™ electrostatic transducer
Low Frequency Transducer
8" (20.3cm) high excursion, high rigidity cone with extended throw driver assembly. Non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format.
Sensitivity
89 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance
6 Ohms, 2 at 20kHz. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.
Recommended Amplifier Power
20‒400 watts per channel
Crossover Frequency
500 Hz
Components
Custom-wound audio transformer, air core coils
Inputs
Custom 5-way binding posts
Weight
39 lbs. (17.7 kg)
Dimensions
47.325" × 9.875" × 15.5"
(120cm × 25.1cm × 39.4cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[jammy395]

Zebo I doubt if 4 bags of coal would be a difficult load for A80s.....

[zebbo]

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping, it's just that ML's are always described as being a bit power hungry, although these are only babies.

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Anything that makes it hot.

I would only use those speakers with mk2 A80's.

[Sovereign]

Zebbo

How are you finding the A80's?

[zebbo]

I'm finding them bloody lovely, the only problem is that with every NVA purchase raising the bar a bit further it's kick started a bit of a spending frenzy! Would dearly love to hear those Martin Logans with the A80's but too risky with the Mk1 amps!

[zebbo]

Well, I've bought those Martin Logans !! I just couldn't resist at that price.
The plan is to try them with my Anatek amps which will tell me if they will work at all in my listening environment and if things look good I'll be upgrading my Mk1 A80's to a pair of Mk2's !!! I think I'm losing the plot.......

[zebbo]

So Doc, how long would it take to upgrade from Mk1 to Mk2 A80's if the Logans work in my room ? (as I would need to send mine back straight away as I can't afford to stump up £1200).

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

At the moment I am packed out with orders, I would estimate 3 - 4 weeks.

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

You got lucky, I have a cancelled order for two mk2 A80's and they are built, so by return if you want these.