good ESL amplifier that works with extreme capacitive loads

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  • thadman
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    • Jan 2007
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    good ESL amplifier that works with extreme capacitive loads

    As the title states, what is the best amplifier to power an ESL with an extremely high capacitance (~20"+ wide and 7' tall with very close D/S spacing) that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. I am NOT going to *direct drive* the ESL with this amp, a transformer (I have to decide what type I will use) will be used. I'd like to achieve 8kv with a step-up transformer.

    I have a very low budget (~$600) in comparison to most mid-high end amplifiers, but am willing to buy used from ebay or the forums.
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    • twitch54
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      • Apr 2006
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      #2
      What speaker are we talking about ?? Maggies ?? M/L Statement E2 (don't we all whish !!)
      Dave
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        • thadman
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          • Jan 2007
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          a very large DIY ESL with ~70mil D/S spacing
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