oneobgyn

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Review: Wilson Audio X-2 Alexandria Speaker
My X-2 Series ll upgrade is on order. It is field upgradeable and involves new mid range drivers as well as a new forward firing tweeter. Also involves replacement of crossover modules. The only thing which cannot be upgraded is the glass door on ... 
Top ten tube preamps
ARC Ref3 1-10Case closed 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
RugyboogieI am perhaps 10 hours further southYou owe it to yourself to hear the ML 2.1's 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
FWIWhttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/lamm_m12_followup.htmhttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/lamm_ml11.htmhttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/rise39.htmMarc Mickelson uses ML 2.1's for his AXX ll'shttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/wilson_maxx_2.... 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
"Dazzdax: the DartZeel doesn't really have enough current I've read for controling Maxx's. Just like my Lamm M1.1 solid state/hybrid 100watts ran out of juice controlling my WP7's, but the M2.1 worked no problem. So some people buy the DarTZeel Pr... 
New monoblocs for Maxx II, which ones
Lamm ML 21'sWill work great with your speakers An absolutely wonderful amp 
ARC LS26 vs Ref 2 Mk 2
Hi MickeyI have been into this hobby for the past 35 years and have owned countless systems. For me honestly the journey is over and I have reached my destination. I am content with my system as it always continues to evoke a toe tapping experienc... 
ARC LS26 vs Ref 2 Mk 2
Presently I own the Ref 3 having previously owned the Ref 2 Mk ll (which BTW I loved). I never thought ARC would be able to improve upon the Ref 2 Mk ll which replaced my Krell KPS 25sc and before that the KRC-HR. All of these were great preamps..... 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
"How do you explain that one in an audit when you explain your confrence room needed $40,000 for a pair of speakers when we all know $400 speakers at best buy are more then adequate."You could never explain it in an audit.Period. End of story.Jeff... 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
IMO the MAXX ll not only should be on your list but tops the list in that price . 
Lamm ML2 power cords and tube rolling
"Vladimir made a big deal about matched pairs for his amps. "While other 6C33 tubes can be bought Vladimir does keep stats on every amp he has made. Personally I buy my 6C33 tubes from him and have never been disappointed. The only tube I have eve... 
Lamm ML2 power cords and tube rolling
"Are you saying that the ribbed plate Tele's has a more balanced, richer sound on the ML2's? As for the 6N6P's, I have been trying to buy them from Lamm...but their response times are lousy..they took 4 days just to quote me a price ($ 40 each), a... 
Lamm ML2 power cords and tube rolling
That's why you need the Tele "ribbed" plate and not the flat plate 
Lamm ML2 power cords and tube rolling
Buy the 6N6P from Vladimir, They are very inexpensive 
Lamm ML2 power cords and tube rolling
I have ML 2.1's and have used many NOS tubes including Telefunken and Mullard. The latter was not my taste BUT "wow" to the Telefunken 12AX7. Presently I have circa 1965 with a rib plate. Each tube was ~$350 but bear in mind that this is the first...