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Tenor 300HP / 150HP Tube Rolling
Yup, the JJ's are the best I tried. 
Anyone: Wilson X1Grand Slamm/ Lamm ML2's
David: I have heard the combination and without a doubt, I am not wrong. The speakers while being 96db efficient are much tougher to drive than their sensitivity suggests. If you have ever heard the SLAMM's properly powered, you would know what I ... 
Anyone: Wilson X1Grand Slamm/ Lamm ML2's
No way. Two pair of ML2's do not have enough power to properly drive the Slamms. 
Question for Aerial 20T Owners
It is definitely not good off axis. In the sweet spot the stage is good. 
Pass XA 160 vs. Lamm Hybrids m1.2- 2.2 amps
Luca: The problem is Fjn04 likes a very bloomy sound. The XA160 would be a much better choice in that regard, but he needs more power. It is a Catch-22. 
Avalon: are new models quite better than older ?
Luca: I am not necessarily a fan of the Avalon speakers, especially the older Eidolons. I thought the bass did not integrate very well with the midsand always sounded lean. I am very familiar with the newer Eidolons and feel there is a large impro... 
No 30.5 & 31.5. Still of reference quality ?
The build quality and aesthetics of the 30.6 & 31.5 are excellent. Unfortunately, technology has passed them by. Personally, I feel there are a number of other systems that better them for the same money. 
Why doesn't MBL get more recognition
The MBL equipment is very unrealistic. The speaker systems are very entertaining but after long term listening the flaws become obvious.I have to agree with Norm in terms of "muscle products". The reason for this has to be the total inefficiency o... 
Modwright
You have my highest recomendation! 
Pass XA 160 vs. Lamm Hybrids m1.2- 2.2 amps
The LAMM's and Pass Labs' really do not have enough power to drive them. Look elsewhere. 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Audiobugged & Bombaywalla: I appreciate what both of you are saying and I agree that this is unproductive. I answered the thread as I felt with a proper and honest answer. If Steve Hunley did not like my opinion, so be it. He is attempting to ... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Steve (GNSC): There was no intention in the other thread to be a "sideways comment". I merely stated the if someone likes the sound of the Wadia, they would like the GNSC mod. Why would that be taken for more than the complement that was made. I w... 
Pass X600 or VTL 450 Mono's for Magnepan
The VTL's are not maintenance free. Sonically, the are good, but if a tube goes you will have to replace a resistor and maybe more.The Pass X600 is an excellent choice although resale is quite low. Sonically the amp is a little on the lean and coo... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Steve,Bias or not, the Wadia is not what I would call realistic sounding musically. I have heard many and had two of the 861's with the Statement mods come in on trade. One was the SE and the other was the Standard. While you greatly improve the p... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Wow, this thread is quite interesting. I have had a number of Wadia trades both with and without the GNSC Statement mods. I am personally surprised that so many like the Wadia. I find it very mechanical and etched. I also find the loss of informat...