That's impossible. Lamm always wins.
Lamm ML3 + LL1, at last!
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That's impossible. Lamm always wins.
Why does Lamm has such s strong brand in the US. Isnt there any better tube amps made in the US? Is this a status thing? Honest questions.
Tang
Heavily praised in Stereophile?Why does Lamm has such s strong brand in the US. Isnt there any better tube amps made in the US? Is this a status thing? Honest questions.
Tang
Why does Lamm has such s strong brand in the US. Isnt there any better tube amps made in the US? Is this a status thing? Honest questions.
Tang
As far as I see it some other brands, such as Audio Research, VTL or conrad johnson have similar recognition in the US.
Picking form my memorizes, Lamm created an aura with some really good show presentations of the ML3 - I remember that distributors that are frequent visitors of CES reported to me about them since long - CES 2011 with Alexandria X2 was an highlight. But we have to listen to understand. No one who listened to either the L2/M1.2 or the LL1/ ML3 in my room was not impressed. Their midrange is unique, although they have limitations in other aspects, such as extreme bass and slam. But all they show is extremely coherent and do not show the "homogenization" trend of all SETs I have listened until now - just a few I must say. And the treble of the LL1 / ML3 is exceptional - particularly with top digital ...
They are extremely musical, have a great built quality and models are stable for a long time.
The major drawback is price - but as I got mine used at nice deals I can't complain!
BTW the VTLs also have some great qualities ...
A short visit to Steve or I will answer that question for youWhy does Lamm has such s strong brand in the US. Isnt there any better tube amps made in the US? Is this a status thing? Honest questions.
Tang
.david
I've personally asked Vladimir if there was any difference between the ML2 and ML2.1 and he said that there was only one difference: better speaker binding posts.
But, as in most things Lamm, I'd love to hear DDK's opinion on the topic.
Steve williams
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The original was indeed rumored to be better. I owned the ML 2.1. I truly enjoyed it but never compared it to the ML 2
Yes, heavily praised by most magazines (US and international, even countries with reduced distribution) and many audio sites.
BTW, two nice things about Lamm is that they publish full measurements and specifications - although they are not subjectively mandatory it is great to be able to check that the amplifiers and tubes are perfect - and extremely detailed photos of the interior of the units.
Meanwhile you can read from Marc Michelson http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/lamm_ml21_followup.htm or audiogon https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/lamm-ml2-vladimirs-best-effort-to-date
Ask Romy the Cat though
Yes Romy is fully convinced that there is a Soviet conspiracy related to the ML2.1......
Dear Micro,
Did you get a chance to put your SRAs under the ML3s?
Kind regards,
Tang
I hope to do it that next time I connect them to the XLF. Unfortunately my crane is not moveable, although I am working on it ...
ML2.2 has a new circuit design based on the ML3, it's more neutral and has slightly more resolution than the other two but it's not a departure from the earlier designs.
david
Francisco - do you know the manufacture date of those platforms? It is probably on the backside serial nbr tag. Everytime I have seen Lamm's room at shows, he's had SRA stands under his amps.