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All ML or mix & match with Electrostatics?

I AM CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A ML380S WITH EITHER ML390S OR 360S DAC & 37 TRANSPORT OR MIX AND MATCH ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS. THE SYSTEM NOW IS RUN BY ML336 AMP AND MARTIN LOGAN PRODIGY SPEAKERS. I PREFER THE ABILITY TO CONTROL MY SYSTEM WITH A REMOTE AND REALIZE THIS IS POSSIBLE WITH ALL ML EQUIPMENT. YET LOOKING FOR A PLEASING DETAILED YET WARM, FULL BODIED SOUND. I AM BUILDING THE SYSTEM AND DO PREFER NOT TO BUY AND RESELL. PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR HO.
electrostaticman
gthrush1
241 posts
 
There's no need to go with all Levinson in order to achieve your desired results. Here's what I'd recommend:

Boulder 1012 preamplifier/DAC
Levinson 37 transport
Boulder 1060 power amplifier
Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and speaker cables
Cardas AES/EBU digital cable
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I don't think you'd go wrong with the ML 380S-- it's an excellent pre-amp, and would certainly work well with your other ML equipment. What are you using for a pre-amp and source for playback now? I've never seen reviews that indicated that the Martin Logans were "warm and full bodied"-- more like detailed and accurate-- but if you like their sound, that's what matters. I haven't heard them myself though. Cheers. Craig
beemer
444 posts
 
I have two systems both with Levinson amps. Both also with BAT tube preamps. I find great synergy in the BAT pre/Levinson amp combo. As a former Martin-Logan user, I would suggest you find a VK50 preamp to try, not the SE, a straight 50. Best of luck whatever you do.

beemer
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