oneobgyn

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lamm with ? preamp
I have Lamm ML 2.1 SET at 18 wpc driving my Wilson X-2's. I tried Vladimir's L2 preamp in ,y system and found it very cold. I use the ARC Ref 3 and IMO it is the most musical preamp that I have ever used 
Thick 2" maple amp platform--couple or isolate?
I used 2" maple block for years and it was terrific. I do agree to use decouplers under the amps and my strongest recommendation is to consider the Aurios Pro MIB. IMO there isn't a better one on the market 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
Mikethere is nothing intended at you or yours, so please take a breath and stop taking things so personal.My point is very simple---there is great discussion here about Wilson, Von Schweikert and Kharma as many members here have such gear.None of ... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
"i heard the x-1 before not but cup of tea , but i thought it sounds pretty good, is it the best spearke in the world, i don't know , ihaven't heard all the top speakers in the world."I owned X-1's before I bought the X-2. I love the X-2 and almos... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
I'm waiting for the educated here to tell me that the VR9's at $60K are worth that or the Kharmas at $85-115K are worth it? Or how about the X-2's at 4135.As I said it is all about our ears and our wallets.To me the Maxx ll blows away the VR 9 at ... 
Has anyone heard the Ref 3?
The bypass caps make for a slightly better upper end. It is worth doing. 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
I am always interested how guys like G_m_c continue to stir up the potI would like to ask the so called "informed" here whether in their opinion other higher priced speakers such as Von Schweikert at $60K a pop contain $60K worth of parts? Or how ... 
Has anyone heard the Ref 3?
AgafferThe initial tube they used was also very decent. The 6550C merely adds a bit better bottom end 
Has anyone heard the Ref 3?
You will find that much to your amazement the sound will muddy down for the next 100 hours or so. Typically ARC gear sounds terrific out of the box and then needs a break in.I owned a Ref 2 Mk ll and now the Ref 3 and IMO the Ref 3 is the finest p... 
Is the EMM DAC6e or DCC2 /CDSD the best out there?
RMaidenbergIt is a "flavor" thing but IMO you chose the better flavor. 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
CdcMy advice is to write a letter to the editor of Stereophile in order to ask your questions and to get a response in the proper fashion 
Is the EMM DAC6e or DCC2 /CDSD the best out there?
I have owned too many to count but in all my years in this hobby, the Meitner stack bests anything in the market today even the Dcs stack. The Meitner is so good that it is the reason I have not gotten back into vinyl. It is as close as the real t... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
Interesting threadI for one own Wilson speakers and have moved up the chain having owned WP 5.1's, WP 6's, Maxx l's, X-1 Series lll and now X-2's (along with an XS and complete WATCH system)I feel therefore I can speak with some degree of authorit... 
EMM DCC2/CDSD versus Esoteric X-01
I understand now. 
EMM DCC2/CDSD versus Esoteric X-01
GuidoYou must choose balanced on the Ref 3 if your IC's are balanced or you choose SE on the Ref 3 if your IC's are SE.I am surprised that you got any signal at all