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What preamp for Lamm M1.2 ?

I was thinkung about getting the ARC Ref 3, but I din't noticed that Lamms have an awfull lot of gain - 32dB. I was told that the Ref 3 will not work well with Lamms because of that.

I know that the logical step is to get the Lamm preamp but beeing as lazy as I am, I want something withe a remote (not to mention SINGLE volume knob).

Any thoughts ?
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robert864
13 posts
 
I've had the Lamm M1.2's with Wilson Maxx 3. The ARC ref 3 and 5 sounded SHRILL! Stay away. I strongly recommend the Aesthetix Callisto Eclipse. Pricey but fantastic.

I clearly liked the Mac C500T better than than the Ref 3. The C 2300 sounded almost as good.
The luxman c800f was better than either Mac. The Aesthetix is perfect.
thesaint519
162 posts
 
The ARC/Lamm combo will always be influenced by cabling, the room, and
associated equip. Not sure what those other contributing factors are, but
they play a major role in the sound. Having said that, there are a number of
Lamm hybrid users that I have successfully married ARC Preamps with
Lamm amps. Tricon_dave, here on AGon, is one such person. He was
using an ARC Ref 5SE with Lamm M1.2s. Perhaps you should reach out to
him for actual ARC/Lamm experience. So even though we each have
varying opinions, in the final analysis, your ears should become the final
authority.
mojoetoo
10 posts
 
Lamm's LL2.1 bests my Ayon CD5s pre when utilized with M1.2 Ref monos; chalk one up for synergy?
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