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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s
Post Subject: Shorting, etc.Posted by Paul S on: 3/12/2007
Jessie, I just wanted to say that I make my own shorting jacks from the worst possible plastic Radio Shack RCA plugs and small, cheap (1/2 Watt) 100 Ohm resistors, which I solder across the +/- RCA plug connection points and then I screw the plastic covers back over the resistors. A piece of tape applied serves as a reminder that these are shorts, so I can spot them in the junk box.
Like Romy says, healthy ML2s are truly silent, in and of themselves; and I do mean no sound whatsoever. Once you lift/disconnect the 3rd (ground) wire going into the amp you should have it licked, as far as the ML2s are concerned, given all tubes are OK. OTOH, some tube rush is normal from even "good" tube pre-amps, but you might also check the L2's 6N6Ps if its been more than 10 minutes since you last replaced them ;>
Didn't you just buy that Englishman's Placette Active right out from under me? Use that and hear what happens.
As smitten as you are right now, the ML2s just get better with demanding FR use (just like a fine musical instrument...), and good tubes do improve the performance, as well, as you will confirm.
I certainly concur with your "complexity thesis" regarding listening fare (in fact I think I made the same observations/comments myself, up the thread).
Best regards,
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