We listened to ML amps when we built some of the stands for his HQD system in the 1970's:
https://www.google.com/search?q=hqd+system&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=oDvvwsSTPRC3eM%253A%252CYNcqBNbhtX4oTM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTvSmSyU72Kn9fIJDtJx6fVRY3-Vw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiahMql9KjnAhUUa80KHWkjBqAQ9QEwC3oECAoQGg#imgrc=oDvvwsSTPRC3eM:
Compared to Audio Research (tube, of course) and Bryston, as well as Crown, SAE, and other solid state amps of the day, it was OK. The Bryson's sounded better to us, but you have to judge. I was very unimpressed with them on Maggies for all the areas you look for. They were a bit shrill, slow, and sounded hollow to me. Reminded me of the difference between a Nakamichi 1000 and the vinyl (no digital in those days). The Nak was perfect in reproducing what was recorded, but had a "hollow" backsound to it. ML amps did the same for us, but you decide.
As others have posted, it is a very expensive part to service regardless of the downstroke (initial price). I think for 2500 you could get a better product, but you have to decide.
Have you heard one on your system IN YOUR ROOM? Makes all the difference, of course. Be bad if you got it and it did not meet your needs or expectations.
Finally, why so inexpensive? Buyer beware!
Cheers!
https://www.google.com/search?q=hqd+system&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=oDvvwsSTPRC3eM%253A%252CYNcqBNbhtX4oTM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTvSmSyU72Kn9fIJDtJx6fVRY3-Vw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiahMql9KjnAhUUa80KHWkjBqAQ9QEwC3oECAoQGg#imgrc=oDvvwsSTPRC3eM:
Compared to Audio Research (tube, of course) and Bryston, as well as Crown, SAE, and other solid state amps of the day, it was OK. The Bryson's sounded better to us, but you have to judge. I was very unimpressed with them on Maggies for all the areas you look for. They were a bit shrill, slow, and sounded hollow to me. Reminded me of the difference between a Nakamichi 1000 and the vinyl (no digital in those days). The Nak was perfect in reproducing what was recorded, but had a "hollow" backsound to it. ML amps did the same for us, but you decide.
As others have posted, it is a very expensive part to service regardless of the downstroke (initial price). I think for 2500 you could get a better product, but you have to decide.
Have you heard one on your system IN YOUR ROOM? Makes all the difference, of course. Be bad if you got it and it did not meet your needs or expectations.
Finally, why so inexpensive? Buyer beware!
Cheers!