ledoux1238
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| Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a Franking, after auditioning the Quad 2812, I was quite taken by the speakers. I was ready to go with Quads. But reviews for ML masterpiece series are really positive. Decided to wait.I do worry about QC issues with the newer Quads. I have read use... | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp I just read up on AR SP10, SP11, ML-7a, and CJ Premier 7 through a series of Stereophile reviews. All reference level preamps from mid-80’s to early 90’s vintages. If @jafox ‘barely preferred’ the AR SP 10 over the Lumi, then it should belong to... | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp @atmasphere Thanks for the last bit of advice. When time allows, I will be doing some comparisons with newer preamps. | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp Within the span of two posts, we have responses from a past owner of the MC Reference and a present day owner of a Venusian!!! Very impressive.One of the corollary of what teo_audio982 is suggesting is that certain vintage gears, by virtue of thei... | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp The posts by Jafox and opus111 are very much appreciated. I think they touched on the intent of my original post. I was really wondering about Lumi’s place in today’s hi-end audio world.There is no question that Lumi has become a collector’s item,... | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp Hi Joe,My situation was clearly a case of not knowing a good. I have since been set straight, and lately by you. I contacted Scott many moons ago, right after my purchase. He verified that it was of the ‘B’ iteration. I may write to him as you sug... | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp Hi atmasphere,Very good point about original parts not up spec. We'll be updating caps as you recommend.Thanks ! | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp Thank you for your comments. It looks like a deeper commitment to the Luminescence is the way to go. I’ll be taking care of TT belts shortly. Digital will have to take a back seat even though I agree with elevick that it is a weak link.Thanks ! | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp roberjerman, I just googled PF C7 preamp. May need to look into it more.Thanks! | |
| Replacing my MFA Luminescence B2 preamp atmasphere, thanks for your thoughts.After ten years of not concerning myself with high end audio, I was not quite sure how to regard the MFA. I guess you’re giving it a thumbs up over the Coincident.The technician who is servicing the unit gave ... |