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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s
Post Subject: drivers, gain and relay pulsesPosted by Paul S on: 10/19/2006
Thanks for alternate driver idea, Romy. Sounds interesting.
I certainly do not need all the gain from the ML2 along with my AI M3A phono/pre-amp, so I will give the 5687 family a try once I figure out a decent, fool proof pin-out adaptor. Meanwhile I dread re-thinking my phono/pre-amp, whch I will need to do in order to get a better impedence/gain match. I will start by simply shunting the volume pots, but I am thinking something more neutral (and quieter), so I am just listening to the cartridge, which is pretty damn good, really.
Right now my big problem is a violent switch-on pulse from the relay (not the on switch itself) in one amp only, which threatens to blow my speaker. I could just fuse the speaker, I suppose, but I'd rather fix the pulse.
I got an 8' copper ground rod that I will use just for my phono, and I will try some Mu metal around the TT motor to see if I can quiet my phono noise enough to really get going with the ML2s.
So far, I am astounded at how few of the ML2s are in the hands of anyone who posts, and I am also a little surprised at the number purchased by "audiophiles" who believe they have something great but seem to think of the amps as prized possessions rather than thinking in terms of their musical potential. In other words, they don't seem to be thinking outside the strong wooden boxes the amps came in.
One thing I had to admit last listening session is that these amps are "ahead" of my speakers, whereas the Wrights were way behind them. I can see how you'd start thinking about horns with these amps, although I am just not ready to begin dealing with all the horn-inherent problems again, so soon after completing my DEBZs.
As you know, the ML2s do something really special with the "body" of the musical voices, without all the "3-D" nonsense, but giving that breathy weight to horns, with their sound ripping the air. I will definitely be mixing in more orchestral music than I did in the past.
Best regards,
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