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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s
Post Subject: Just one of the sheepPosted by Paul S on: 9/10/2008
I have to say, I never gave it much thought, since, as you say, The Book says 5751s are an OK sub for 12AX7. I did realize that the gain was lower, but I obviously had a brain cramp in not interpolating the lower gain to "redistributed" global feedback. Of course, similar/the same applies to the choice of output taps... What, me worry?
No doubt the applicable resistors are safely sandwiched between two boards, or something, so replacing them is like doing a valve job on a vintage Bugatti.
Well, whatever, the sound is good enough now that unless I detect smoke or ocillation I will keep these tubes in there.
These amps are very nice indeed for my lazy-ass approach, and they at least sound much better with these particular tubes. However, naturally, I will be QUITE pissed if they melt.
BTW, did anyone besides Stereophile figure out that Lamm had "discontinued" the ML2.1? I guess a couple pair of "bespoke" ML3 "Signature" amps a year keep him in endangered species shoes and coats.
Best regards,
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