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| advice on brightness I don't have a quick fix for you. Actually, I have a question about the brightness you hear. Is it bright compared to other similar budget systems you've heard?Here's why I ask. While you have a nice first system, almost any system in a similar bu... | |
| Martin Logan Aeons and Depth I don't want to throw a monkey wrench into your plans, but as a former Martin Logan owner, I want to make sure you take some things into consideration.1. The sweet spot of ML is extremely small and if you stand up even in the "sweet spot" things q... | |
| Power and Pre amp HELP & Recommendations needed. The one thing I would question is your need to go the separates route. With a $4000 budget, you're in a difficult range where a combo of separates may not be better than a really good integrated.In fact, for $4000, I can't think of too many separa... | |
| Mono block suggestions I'm not sure I follow why you need monos for the ML Clarity, but, nevertheless, I think you should check out VTL amps for the Logans. They seem to work very well together.If I understand though, you eventually plan to keep your 5 channel Acurus am... | |
| Need opinion in searching for new pre-amp Alot depends on your associated equipment (besides just the amp). It's commonplace to match speakers with amps and amps to preamps. However, whenever you change a component like the preamp, the entire setup must be thoroughly considered.Almost eve... | |
| Has anyone demo'd the Martin Logan Clarity? I saw it, but didn't hear it. I once owned the Scenario which the Clarity is supposed to replace. If it sounds similar, you will get good value with a few caveats. First, they are very room dependent. Only use them in an appropriate size room (not... | |
| Tube amp / SS pre or SS amp / Tube pre? I think the question is a little too simplistic. While the general feedback provided is probably correct, there are many other factors to consider.Which tube amp would you consider? Alot of tube amps are designed primarily for high efficiency spea... | |
| McCormack DNA amp options.... With 93db efficient speakers, I question the need for another amp - much less a conversion to monoblocs on top of that. (You do realize you can use two stereo amps on a pair of speakers without converting them to monoblocs.)IMO, you would be bette... | |
| How Do Odyssey Amps Stack Up To McCormack Amps. Both are impressive, but I'm partial to the modded McCormacks. I don't think you will find many SS amps better than a fully modded McCormack at any price.As for the stock versions, Peter Moncrief reviewed both and liked them almost equally if you ... | |
| Why is Double Blind Testing Controversial? TWL, I'm not following your logic or maybe I just didn't read it carefully enough. First, you make a point that DBT proved to be virtually the same as non-DBT for you. (BTW, congrats on the ~ 100% results. I wish more "reviewers" would do the same... | |
| Why is Double Blind Testing Controversial? It's amazing that anyone would find a totally objective and neutral testing method controversial.Isn't it ironic that an uncolored and totally neutral audio system is the primary goal of audiophiles? Why are these qualities good for audio systems,... | |
| How do I biamp? In addition to the threads here, I would recommend getting the free booklet "31 secrets to better sound" published by the great horn speaker maker - Avantguarde (see their website).About 5 of the 31 "secrets" deal with biamping and I would concur ... | |
| McCormack vs. Pass Labs You're right. Pass equipment looks great under the hood and sound great too. I think the original McCormack's were designed to fit a certain budget, so I'm not sure it's fair to indict the quality of their company just because those amps can't out... | |
| McCormack vs. Pass Labs The unmodified McCormack's are great products for the money, but out-of-box they aren't in the extreme echelon of great SS amps. The Pass is noticably better in certain areas out-of-the-box. However, if budget is a concern, I think going the McCor... | |
| Words from the Wise -Part 2 I like Blueswan's suggestions.The only thing I would add is whether or not the system makes your feet tap. This is the coup de grace for me.Sometimes you can get caught up being too structured in listening. You may satisfy your conscious mind, but... |