mantis007

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Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
Hi Dev, thanks for the pc info. As far as your question: I sold the Cary's because I bought some Innersound Kaya electrostats. I called Cary and they said not to use the 211's with the Kaya's. The Kaya's have a wicked dip to .9 ohm with a 75 degre... 
Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
hi Dev, I'm using a BAT VK52-SE pre and Usher BE-20 speakers. I did sell the 211's but had a totally different system at the time. The fans are real easy to replace and I plan on doing that. I have the covers off for now and the fans disconnected.... 
Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
thanks for the reply. The amps were preowned and have been thur the first set of tubes. The current tubes have about 40 hrs so I guess they will need more time too..? 
Usher Be20
you can remove the grill by inserting a thin credit card between the baffle and grill - just wiggle a bit and you can get a grip on the grill to remove. I think they 20's look much better with the woofer grills removed. 
Electrostat - M-L; Quad or Soundlab - reliable
According to Roger Sander's the Innersound panels have never failed. 
What 6922's tubes are you using in your lamm s ?
I use Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8's (early 60's) in my M1.2 - I like them ;) 
Parasound JC1 or Spectron Musician 3 se
Sean: I just haven't updated it - to many changes to keep up with, ehhe.. I've sold the 5A's and all the Cary gear.Tony 
Parasound JC1 or Spectron Musician 3 se
I'm using the Lamm M1.2 monos with my Kayas. Excellent match and even though the Lamm's are rated at 110wpc in class A @ 4 ohms, I have never felt them run out of steam. My ears give out much sooner ;) 
speaker cable recommendation for Innersound Kaya
I bought some Ridge Street Audio Alethias! biwire. I had a little mishap with the Innersound xover/amp so I bought a new ESL amp from Roger along with a pre-programmed Behringer DCX2496 xover. I haven't tried the RSA cables yet. I get the amp/xove... 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
so what exactly are the stock tubes? I bought mine used but it was supposedly sent to Lamm for a full re-tube - I listed above what it came with. Just curious :-] 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
Rod, its funny you say that. Both days the DHL girl delivered she said she couldn't lift the package because she hurt her back. I had to unload it! Why would a company send out someone that can't even do the job? Unbelievable! 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
well, I finally got the L2 yesterday. DHL lost the PS crate but were finally able to locate it ;) The pre came with Dumont 12BE3's, a RCA 5651 and a Sylvania 12ax6wa. Once I get my Innersound xover repaired I'll be able to check it out ;) 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
good point Oneobgyn. I was curious because I changed out the single 6922/6dj8 in the M1.2's. I used Amperex Bugle Boy's that made a nice difference - more air and detail etc.. ;-)Thanks 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
thanks for the recommendations ;-) I'll give them a try. 
Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
I'm not the only one that has one of these am I? ;-)