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| Martin Logan CLS panel distortion Any opinions on the Anthem Amp 2 200w/channel hybrid for the CLSII? These are available for about $1k (I'm looking for a higher power amp to try out the CLSII). Thanks, | |
| Martin Logan CLS panel distortion Here's a related question - I just bought a pair of used CLSII, they were advertised as new panels, but when I called ML, I discovered that the panels were built in 1989.I'm also getting distorion, but not sure if the problem is low power, old pan... | |
| Martin Logan CLS panel distortion I a re-posting Jim Power's advice which I think is already in the archives - see below. You can ruin the panel...but it is already broken you may have nothing to lose. Also, you can call ML, give them the serial # on the panels and they can tell y... | |
| Golden Tube amps I bought a pair of used Golden Tube Audio 40W monoblocks from a local audio store. They had been modified by Manley labs, I've had them for 2 years now and never had a problem. I'm fairly new to audio and have not listened to many different types ... | |
| Paradigm 100 v.2 /Sonus Faber Signum/ Martin logan I have two systems, one with the ML SL3s and a second system with the Signums. It's really difficult to say which is better, I enjoy them both. You need the stands to go with the Signums. The bass is not great on either system, but it's adequate f... | |
| Best acoustic -natural instruments CD's Tom McRae, great lyrics, acoustic instruments, sparse, moody. Also try Jane Siberry, "When I Was a Boy" and her latest album released on her own label. imho great recordings and beautiful music. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Jeff,here are a couple places for tubes:http://www.upscaleaudio.comhttp://www.thetubestore.comhttp://www.vacuumtubes.comI'm sure there are many more - Kevin at upscale audio is very helpful, I've also bought tubes from thetubestore.Would like to h... | |
| M. Logan Requests- Tube Suggestions in $1.5-2K?? For my SL3's I'm using two Golden Tube Audio SE-40's that were converted to monoblocks, you can get these for around $1k or less on audiogon. I've been amazed at the sound....but I'm new to this hobby so I'm also very interested in what others hav... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Any comments on which IC's work well (or poorly) with the Syrah or Cortese? Or is that determined by the TT or amps more than the preamp? | |
| Robertson Audio: new / old company ??? An old audiophile friend very highly recommended the Robertson amplifier - I was not able to find anything about the company on the web, also was not able to find any used equipment. Sean, can you tell us a bit of the history of this company? (I'm... | |
| How Do I Start Playing With the Big Boys and Girls Jc - I just saw this thread, I have the Signums and I have been very happy with them, amazing speakers. I auditioned them in a local audio store with SS and tube amps, and felt there was a huge difference, much more involving sound with the tubes.... | |
| Best bargain ARC tube pre amp around a grand I have an LS-8 MkII that I bought in your price range, no phono stage, but I think the line stage is very good, I believe that ARC discontinued this model about a year ago(?)I have not seen many of the LS8's for sale. | |
| Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora Ditto, Twl, thanks for the info on the MMT and the suggestion on the OLS tonearm. I see that you have the OLS and Shelter 501 on your Teres table - do you think that is a good match all around, or would you upgrade either the cartrige or arm to be... | |
| Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora I'm also considering getting a shelter cartridge, I recently bought a used Oracle Delphi which has a Premier MMT tonearm. Do you know if the Premier MMT would work well with the Shelter cartridges? Any other suggestions for tone arms that would wo... | |
| artists who most deeply touch you Rasa - Indian influenced, deeply spiritual, beautiful. Jane Siberry, esp "When I was a boy", would love to hear this on vinylKim Ritchie's new cd (great lyrics, reminds me of Beth Orton, Aimee Man)Laurie Anderson, Leonard Cohen, Tom Moore, Tori Am... |