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Yes, the GM70 is very much unknown to most of us, especially in its "pushed"/HV version, and it is not likely to be properly explored by the average DIYer, either.  Lamm did choose to use some of the driving ideas from his proven SET amp, but it appears that he also chose to change the feedback somewhat, if nothing else.  Still, I have supposed that he also used his "patented" ideas about audible distortion while developing the ML3 circuit and finalizing its sound.  Meanwhile, it seems like the people who use the Wilsons do like the "pushy" sound.  I also suppose that VL remembers this before finalizing a "signature" amplifier design.  Of course I suppose this because I also suppose that the majority of ML3 buyers will be pushy sound people.

Is it good or bad that Lamm does not actively "consult" with the audio people about his designs?  Would  other, perhaps "western" driver triodes make better/more "interesting" sound, and would they make it longer before needing to be swapped out?  I suppose we'll never know.  I do know the ML2 can be a very excellent, highly intelligent amplifier when used sensibly, and I say this even though I would never have supposed from its design (as I "understand" it) and componentry that the ML2 could deliver the sound that it does. By all this I mean to say that the ML3 may well have the "potential" to be an excellent amplifier, which is more than I will grant to the other amps I listened to over the past 50+ years.


Paul S

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