mtdking

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Life after DarTZeel
Mike,I used the Dartzeel in stereo only. I see you use 2 stereo amps in a vertical bi amp config so your results would be much different and you looking at $50,000 worth of amps. If your happy that's all that matters. As you can see the amp doesn'... 
Life after DarTZeel
I never said anything about Bryston. I said Boulder and Levinson! How did Bryston get into this? I have never owned Bryston before and Boulder is a far cry from Bryston. 
Life after DarTZeel
Dartzeel dealer, On SF strads I might prefer the Dartzeel. Having owned the SF Levinson is about the worse combo you could come up with. On my Avalon Diamonds the 33H and Boulder worked out much better. The Avalon is a harder speaker to drive and ... 
Kimber select speaker cable question
I see it now. Thanks.The cable has surprised me at how good it is for the money. 
Life after DarTZeel
I sold my Dartzeel amp and have never looked back. The Dartzeel lacked dynamics and bass control for me. If I ever was in the mood to crack it the Dartzeel never came through. I was also very limited on speaker choice with the Datzeel. I since mov... 
Modwright Transporter VS Transporter w/DAC
I have compared bot and the Modwright running analog out is the best. The only time I heard a DAC sound better is when I was using the Levinson no.40 but that might have the best DAC in the world. All other DAC didn't sound as good as the Modwright. 
Wilson Sophia 2's on Marantz Reference
Your on crazy if you think the 802D is better than the Sophia II or even the I. A store in Ann Arbor MI has both pair side by side and it's a joke to think the B&W sound better. The Wilson is better in every single way. Yes the Sophia would be... 
Anyone compare VAC Phi 300.1 to VTL 450's.
I've owned both amps and the 300.1 is better but again it cost more so it should be. My 450 was only a sig not series II. I had the 300.1 and the Lamm 1.2 ref and I thought the 300.1 was better also. I could not get over how good the midrange was ... 
Ayre V-1xe Upgrde - Great Care & Professionalism
VAC and Ayre might have the best best customer service out there. I just wish other high end companies would take notice (Krell VTL). These guys get it and when these other companies fail they need to look at how they treat there customers. 
Is there life after a KXR? Help
The Lamm's are solid state.... I'm not sure what you mean? 
Is there life after a KXR? Help
Mike, I can tell you the Lamm's bass is where it separates itself from the MXR. I tired them both on Kharma Midi and also on 5A with the same results. The power was about the exact same on both amps even though they are rated much different. One i... 
Is there life after a KXR? Help
I have compared the Lamm M1.2 Ref to the MXR's. Let's just say that the MXR has some catching up to do. The only thing with the Lamm's is they are very preamp dependent. They don't like much gain. I also had the latest MXR with the newer transform... 
Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?
The Aerial hands down is a better speaker. With the right amp the 20T are amazing. 
Lamm ML2.1 monos with MBL 101E, OPINIONS
I just sold my Lamm M1.2 Ref. to a guy who has the 101E. He loves them and thinks that they are powerful enough. I would pass on the M2.2 even though they are rated higher they just don't sound as good. Don't underestimate amps that provide huge a... 
Lamm Pre to McIntosh Amp
Wont work well. The Lamm doesn't have enough drive.