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Can we expect M1.2 replacement soon ?
Hi,
When I saw Stereophile review M1.2 in April 2012, I smell something. They reviewed this wonderful amp once in 2005. I remembered that Wilson Sophia 3 was introduced just a few months after Stereophile wrote a short review of Wilson Sophia 2, and they praised them a lot, despite Sophia 2 were in the market for years already. This is like they're helping manufacturer/dealers to clear all old stocks. I may be wrong, though, as LAMM may not stock too many products like larger manufactururer. It's just that Stereophile did it once prior to Sophia3 introduction. Toga Toga |
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Did they ever review other comonent TWICE ? (not talking about the follow up, but a full size review)
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This was one of the concerns I had before I bought my amps last year. I was told by my dealer that there was nothing in the works to update or replace the 1.2s.
Rich
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Power Amp: Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks w/ HRS M3X isolation bases Pre Amp: ARC REF5 SE Sources: Oppo BP-95 Speakers: Thiel 3.6 Cables: Transparent Power Protection: PS Audio PPP |
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I agree with your concern. I, too, was quite reticent about purchasing these amps after having been in the market for so long unchanged. And I do hope that Lamm allows this design to run as it's reference hydrid for many more years. No one wants to lose out financially, or get left behind technologically. But after adding the Transparent Reference cabling to the Wilson Sasha/Lamm stew, I think I can live with the M1.2s for the foreseeable future. I was able to secure my investment and greatly reduce (if not completely annihilate) my desire to upgrade with the addition of the right cables. The M1.2s resale value should be stabilized due to the latest review, I believe. But in the final analysis, if Lamm does update the M1.2s, and inevitably he will, the value of the updated version will ultimately be determined by the end user, no?
Last edited by thesaint519; 06-27-2012 at 11:15 AM. |
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Agreed.
These amps are built so well they will last a very long time. And I too absolutely love the sound of these amps. The LAMM/Wilson synergy is something very special. I hope to get there soon. Having purchased my pair used, I too was able to secure my investment and mitigate the potential downside of any loss. Which transparent series cables and IC's are you using? Rich
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Power Amp: Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks w/ HRS M3X isolation bases Pre Amp: ARC REF5 SE Sources: Oppo BP-95 Speakers: Thiel 3.6 Cables: Transparent Power Protection: PS Audio PPP |
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I have the much less expensive music link series, but certainly see me upgrading in the near future.
I am also very intrigued with the new Shunyatta Zitron series.
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Power Amp: Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks w/ HRS M3X isolation bases Pre Amp: ARC REF5 SE Sources: Oppo BP-95 Speakers: Thiel 3.6 Cables: Transparent Power Protection: PS Audio PPP Last edited by darkstar; 06-28-2012 at 08:50 AM. |
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I woud think the SR cables are a lot less than the MM2 XL Reference calbes, no?
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Power Amp: Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks w/ HRS M3X isolation bases Pre Amp: ARC REF5 SE Sources: Oppo BP-95 Speakers: Thiel 3.6 Cables: Transparent Power Protection: PS Audio PPP |
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They probably are if I was buying them new. But I intend on updating my Ref. MM1s to Ref. MM2s first. Then over time, I'll upgrade them. I like the flexibility that this approach affords me. I do think, however, that the SR Zitron IC length I'd need to buy to replace my current TA cables would be more money. I've got a 25 foot run.
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