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| Martin logan prodigies Hey, Hank. Whose on the pipe, now? ;-) Your point is well taken, though. But whenever I talk about the SoundLabs, "big mojo, big mofo" is the most descriptive way to differentiate these from other full range esl's. It takes off from there, if you ... | |
| Tube Amplifiers? Hey, Jab. Mesa still is a strong company. They just tired of hi-maintenance audiophile types, like me ;~) They had been designing underground, cult favorite audio gear since the 70's and decided to bring a couple of products to the more convention... | |
| Rock and Roll Snobbery Kthomas, I agree that decreasing the overall resolution of the system will not correct a crappy recording, but maybe it changes us. That is, perhaps some people go into a different mode -- out of the critical listening phase. The other night I sto... | |
| MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps? Hi, Pops. Cables and IC's are one of the most frustrating and time consuming parts of the chain to zero in on. I'm getting ready to step up from my current AQ combo and am not really looking forward to the process. In fact, I'm trying to develop a... | |
| First time buyer-HOW? What exactly, or in-exactly, are you planning to buy? When you say that this is your "first purchase" it's more than a little bit fuzzy. Advice regarding risk and precautions is a relative thang... depends on what you are buying and what you are s... | |
| Quad 989 vs Martin Logan CLS IIz? Barkwood, what exactly is your point? Not trying to be a smart-ass, but you aren't clear. WHAT blows away the 99's? | |
| MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps? Pops, it's interesting that you find the shotgun to be transparent and the other MIT products to be on the thick side. A case of over-engineering? No real point here, I just find the contrasting effect to be interesting. | |
| Best tube int amp match for ML Aerius Got it, Jerry. I think that ARC tube equipment would be a nice match. I have CLS' and came close to buying a VT100, which was quite nice in my system. The older ARC stuff is more a pure tube design than the newer equipment. I really liked VAC equi... | |
| Rock and Roll Snobbery I'm with Sean. More than one system is the easiest and least compromised way to go. (Don't know if I can swing five systems, though.) If you are into the holographic/detail/transparency thang, your system is likely to be developed to maximize the ... | |
| Best tube int amp match for ML Aerius I suggest that you do not limit yourself to an integated amp. By going to separate pre and power amps you will (1) give yourself much more choice in the matter and (2) give yourself more flexibility in developing your system down the road. There a... | |
| Tube Amplifiers? What are you planning to drive with these amps? By the way, saw VTL Signature 300 monoblocks in the classifieds for $2,995. A great buy if you need the power and can stretch the budget. | |
| MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps? Classe amps are very smooth as ss amps go. Why MIT, which are less than transparent? Just wondering if you are doing your amp justice. Irrespective of whether these cables work with ss amps, you may wind up making things even more laid back and ve... | |
| Martin logan prodigies Concur with the guys that say that full range esl's are the only to go. Hybrids, whether esl or ribbon still have the big problem -- crossovers and different types of "drivers". Affordable speakers haven't gotten this right yet. Heck, most unaffor... | |
| Sonic Frontiers Preamps - Cold & thin? I have found all SF products I've auditioned in my system (pre's and power amps) to range from neutral to a bit thin. The electrostatics I have now are probably a contributing factor due to their detail and transparency. But I have not found SF to... | |
| Quad 989 vs Martin Logan CLS IIz? Suggest you look for a pair of the original CLS's or earlier Quads. Both are far superior to later models. Crosby mods on the Quads are very desireable. IF you can find a Quad 57 (very doubtful)go for it. Both like tubes. Your ARC should be great ... |