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Aesthetix Io vs Lamm LP2

Hi,

I currently have the Aesthetix Io in my system. I am thinking of switching to the Lamm LP2. Has anyone owned/listened to both in the same system and can tell me what I can expect switching to the Lamm? I read many reviews of Lamm equipment and keep reading "dark". Is this correct?

Thanks
Rich
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gladstone
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Get the Lamm.
gladstone
296 posts
 
Well, Rich, you have a lot of info. I think you would like either the Lamm or Steelhead; I suspect the IO is not up to either, at least in its original iteration.
Frank--glad to see you're using Audiogon as your travel advisory! Now hustle on down...so you can hear real speakers.
gladstone
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Come on, Frank. Don't be shy. What's your take on the Io signature?
gladstone
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One thing about the IO--I'm sure it's performance, like the Manley's, can be improved with better tubes. The Manley went up about 30 percent in performance. But think of the cost on the Io!
gladstone
296 posts
 
My only caveat here is that you never rolled the tubes in the Manley which made a significant difference in quality of sound--bigger, faster, more explosive, and much less tizzy.
gladstone
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Frank, I'm sure you're right. For one reason. The Manley is a hybrid. The Io is not. Having all the step-up performed by tubes is simply superior. But then you run into all the tube problems, of course...
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