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Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks
As some of you may know, I have spent the last 12-18 months on a quest to begin the upgrade process and take my rig into the 21st century. To say my rig needs updating, is really an understatement. And while my system has provided countless hours of enjoyment, and owes me not a dime, I cannot say without any more fervor, it is time and has been a long time coming. And I don't think I will get my arguments from you fellow AA's regarding my current system of:
Hafler DH 500 amp McIntosh C-29 pre Thiel 3.6 speakers Pioneer Elite DV-45A CD/DVD player Audioquest cables So my journey has crossed 18 states (I do alot of business travel) and along the way I have listened to many top brands, MBL, Boulder, Naim, Mark Levinson, VTL, Krell, McIntosh, Lamm, Audio Research, Spectral, Wilson, Nola, Sonus Faber, Dan D'Agostino, Magico just to name a few. And if I have learned 1 thing from this experience and especially this board, is that system synergy is key. So here's good news: I have decided to buiild the system around Wilson Sasha's, driven by Lamm 1.2 Reference Monoblocks with an Audio Research Ref 5. The bad news is that I can't buy everything at once. But I have made the first big step and found an excellet deal on a used pair of the Lamm 1.2s. Amps should be here Thursday! Can't friggin wait! Rich Last edited by darkstar; 04-19-2011 at 06:46 PM. |
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Buying used equipment is an excellent way to get into very good equipment if you know what you're looking for and know how to recognize a good deal... sounds like you have an excellent plan and an excellent beginning.... looking forward to hearing how your search prospers in the weeks/months to come.
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Keep us posted Rich.... and of course we all need to see pics.
Congrat's!
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Rich...I believe that combo is as good as it gets. Congrats on the Lammies and hope you are able to put the other pieces together in short order.
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I have to tell you. I was really considering the REF 210 instead of the Lamm's. Both were excellent and I could have gone either way. But in the end, I felt I really didn't want to deal with that many tubes (mtc and cost) given my listening habits. Its funny how thiings work out. When I first heard Audio Research (REF 210 and REF 5) driving Magico V3, I was really underwelmed. The pace of the music was way too slow. I felt like my body was 2 steps ahead of the music. When I heard them driving Wilsons, it was totally different. This too is an outstanding combination. Its all about synergy Rich |
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Rich,
For those of us playing along at home.... remind us what you are moving from. Thanks, Stephen |
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Hafler DH 500 amp McIntosh C-29 pre Thiel 3.6 speakers Pioneer Elite DV-45A CD/DVD player Audioquest cables Oh, I forgot my Carver TX-11 Tuner |
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Too cool!!
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Thanks all for the well wishes.
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