New Lamm M1.2 vs. M1.1

Mike,

Thanks for your input. As you probably know, Lamm intro'd the 1.2 at CES as the replacement for the 1.1. I simply meant the 1.1 is no longer available from Lamm.

I'm on my third amplifier with the 7's. Started with a BAT VK75SE, followed by Ayre V1-X and currently breaking in a pair of Parasound JC-1's. Each of these amps have unique strengths and weaknesses but none TO MY EARS have produced the sound I'm looking for. I loved the rich, organic sound
of the BAT, but it lacked bottom end extension and control.

I'm looking for an organic, refined, textured sound which
highlights the music and not the gear.

BTW, most of my listening is done in the 80-85 db range with peaks to 90. All cabling is Transparent Reference XL with MM.

Thanks to everyone for your input.

Mike: The Tenor's would be a consideration but next to impossible to audition and out of my price range. Impossible to find used since they just came out.

Tom: I really liked the BAT and probably should have tried to find another.

Lotuss: I've also considered the 90 W tube Lamm but fear I'll run into the same issues I had with the BAT VK75SE.

I've heard the Kharma 3.2 with the Tenor 3.2's and EMM front end. The Kharma's were nice but lacked bottom end extension. I'm sure the Exquisite's are incredible but at a whole different price point.

Rgairns: Thanks for the link.

Bob Crump: Thanks for your input.

Bob