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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s

Post Subject: Dog Eats ReviewerPosted by Paul S on: 2/21/2013

Well, the Q5s were everywhere when I was trying to find big amps, and they really have no chance to move me. Even to do what they might do would take maybe 500W SS, yet Harley thinks he hears them at their best with the ML2.2. Then again, I suppose he should know...

Harley did note that the Lamm sound is "qualitatively better", and from his other observations I believe he did hear the "Lamm House Sound" despite the power limitations and music choices, where each conditioned the other.

It appears that people will keep trying to use the ML2 series as FR amps, driving mid-efficiency dynamic speakers. However, even Harley mentioned that he would want more power for LF. The inescapable problem is, whether large drivers or "sturdy" smaller drivers are used, the reciprocal mass becomes too much for a low-powered amp.

Note: Harley also says that Lamm now uses in the 2.2 a different-from-the-2.1 OPT and 5 (!) [mains] filter chokes.

Paul S

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