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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s
Post Subject: Versus the "hassle-free" ampPosted by Paul S on: 1/5/2008
Hi, Wojtek
As soon as you find a sonically-comparable amp that's less trouble, please let me know. At this point it does appear that a certain amount of vigilance is part of the price of admission.
Of course I was (mostly) joking about losing the rest of your system. While it is true that this thing can shift your hi-fi paradigm it is also true that plenty of ML2 users are perfectly happy just switching them on and off.
I might say the ML2 is in some ways like a Ferrari (or even a Mercedes turbo diesel). While ultimately tough and durable it nonetheless needs regular servicing and some attention to deliver its peak performance, at least in my system. And peak performance is marvelous in the most "practical" terms relating to the musical experience.
Also, I hope it is clear that I have so far taken the lazy man's approach to the ML2s, only dealing with things as they become problems and not really looking any deeper than necessary to address symptoms at any point, and sometimes ineptly, even at that. In my overall experience this is a sure-fire recipe for staying in code orange at all times. I'm sure you could do better!
BTW, you never did get back with the Budification story...
Best regards,
Paul SRerurn to Romy the Cat's Site