I went from the LL2 to the L2 preamp and I agree with Rcprince's observation of the differences. I also have not heard the L1 to compare with the L2. I believe there are some reviews on Soundstage of each that may be usefull in comparing. If I recall they said the L2 had a similar sonic signature to the L1 but with improvements. I am very happy with the sound of the L2 and it does not sound solid state to me at all.
Does Lamm L1 sounds as sweet as Lamm LL2 ???
Hello everybody,
I know very well the Lamm LL2, and I love its sound that I appreciate it to be a litte bit tubey (in the good way it can be understood).
I don't know the Lamm L1 at all (never heard it), but I've read everywhere it was comparable to LL2 and L2. But I've noticed that L1 doesn't use tubes in the signal path (just for power regulation).
I'm proposed today to buy a Lamm L1. But because of the lack of tubes through the signal, I'm a little affraid it has a too much solid-state sound, and hasn't the same sweetness and warm than his little brother the LL2.
Does someone here has the opportunity to listen to the both?
What were the differences ?
Does the L1 sounds like the LL2 ?
Or on the contrary, does it sounds more like solid-state stuff ?
Thank you all very much for your help,
Best regards,
Steve