Would a Lamm ll2.1 deluxe slay a Parasound JC2?

the Lamm has an output impedence of 250 ohms and the 3B3 has an input imp of 60k ohms. So at least from that point of view it should be fine. 

But to your point RC...synergy is a different thing all together. Glad to hear you did like it. Im looking for more richness in the mids and was thinking it would make a difference. 

Have you owned the JC2 previously?

I had an older version VTL TL2.5 a few years ago (not the 2.5i)
It was pretty good. Very liquid. maybe a little too much. It is not in the league of the Lamm and other higher end ones though (especially shindo). 

A few years back I had a 2a3 tube integrated. About 11 watts. it was pretty nice too. 

My speakers are Volent VL3...about 87 db. Like some power. I do miss the richer mids for sure. 

Do you think the Lamm is nicer than some of the CJ or ARC hybrids?

They sound very good with the JC2. I dont think they go super low, but probably get down to 38 or so. No slouch. Bass it very tight and punchy. 

The Volents are very detailed with very good extension. They have dual ribbon tweeters. Image like crazy. I would say they are on the cool side however. So with the JC2, Bryston Cubed and Volents, im thinking my chain could use some midrange boost with a good tube pre. Especially for digital. 

My digital is through a Chord Dac and vinyl is from a VPI Prime and Zesto. 

I was looking to potentially do a trade with the owner of the Lamm. 

I always do wonder about whats in the box to justify the cost. 
I guess less can be more so to speak. 
In the end, the true test is what one hears...which is always a challenge if you cant A/B whats on the table

Yeah...i need the freaking exercise. 
Thought id really want a remote but in practical terms its no biggie really. 

lewinski..can you comment on what you thought the LL2 brought to your system?

What does everyone think a used Lamm ll2.1 deluxe is worth?

Used ones are rarely up for sale/resale so guaging pricing is tough. 

Thoughts anyone?

Thanks so much to all.
I've decided to go for it. Should have it in a few days. Will post my thoughts. 

Well I have had the Lamm for under a day now and what a stark contrast. 

Not as detailed but So much more weight and body to the music. My goodness!!!

Beautiful system tooblue!
Wow. 13 pres to land on the Lamm. i too have a VPI prime with Weights. It goes into a Zesto phono pre. Digital is all flac into a Chord Dac. Speakers are Volent vl3. 
Thank oh so much re the tube rolling option. I'll follow up for sure.

Man the majic of tubes in a well designed circuit!