Wilson Alexandria V2

Thanks for the clarification, Dgad. Blowing resistors due to overdriving is a very small consideration for most people, I think, unless the speakers don't perform well at low and moderate volumes. The much larger considerations are the sound and do you find yourself getting lost in the music and wanting to listen for very long periods of time. That's certainly the case here.

I recently upgraded from Maxx 2's to Alexandria X-2 series 2. Thare are many differences. The top end is waaay more laid back than in the Maxx, but very detailed. I suspect that is where some of the Hi-Fi comments come from re: Maxx. The mid range is more organic and "clear". The bass is markedly improved. Actually I find the Maxx to be almost bloated by comparision. I spent tons of time and money trying to control the bass in my room (24x17x11). The Alexandria solved that problem instantly. I has a similar type of sound to other Wilson speakers, but it is improved in all areas. I only blew a resistor once in my Maxx's when I demoed an ASR emitter using the battery. I assume to much DC. Of note I tried the Lamm ML 2.1 for a month, but decided to keep the Boulder.

Bflowers,

Thanks for the informative post. I have heard some who say the ML2.1s don't have enough power. It depends on the listening level. I have only blown resistors once myself. But I really was upset and wanted to go your direction. Mind you I am slightly anti Alexandrias as you really need to put effort in them to get the best and that is a major commitment in time. Tough to find the time. Also, I would drive myself nuts refining the sound & individual positions to the point of absurdity. I would never listen. Maxx's might not be as good but you can more or less set & forget.

Dgad

I think it took me much less time to get them set up versus the Maxx's. I will say that you will notice some component matching issues. Specifically, the Maxx treble is "hot" by comparison. Thus, you can grind out much more detail, while still being musical. I found that my previous set up was taming that top end a bit. For example, I have a line conditioner that is very detailed that I can let loose now. Perhaps some minor cable changes too. I think that would be all. Now you have no excuse:-)

Sorry, meant resistors but fudged it because that was in your intro.