After using Krell Amps, Mark Levinson Amps, B&W Matrix 800 Loudspeakers, Avalon Eidolon Diamonds and several others i fell in love with the Wilson Sound when i heard Wilson Grand Slamm's with Audio Research Amps at my dealer.
I could not believe what i was hearing the sound actually sounded real. I purchased the Grand Slamm's on the spot but have since upgraded to Alexandria's.
Now upgraded to Audio Note Dac 5 Signature.
2012 upgraded to Gryphon Mephisto Pure Class A Mono's weighing 240lbs each and Audio Research Reference Anniversary Pre-Amp.
you are one lucky man even if you are way down under.
As far as attacks, I merely take it for what it's worth and from whence it comes. Over the past 36 years in this hobby I have made some incredible lasting friendships and for me that was what the journey was all about
Hemisherik...it is a shame that you no longer publish your room here on Audiogon for public viewing as it was without doubt one of the best rooms I have ever seen. I understand that had to do with your association with WA.
Sonically there is absolutely no difference between an upgraded pair vs an original Series ll. The only difference is the glass back which is something that isn't seen anyway. An upgrade is $25K whereas new X-2 series ll are $155K. You do the math for a glass back that is never seen
Mine arrive Oct 22. Looking forward to finally getting them.
Hemispherik...I'm shocked you sold the Rockport...only thing now is to buy Andy's much rumored Sirius 5.
I am interested in your room size. Perhaps it was the lens used to take the photo but it seems narrower to me than 15 feet wide. What is your distance from tweeter to to tweeter and also the distance to your sitting position?
My room is 18 feet wide and 33 feet long. I measure 11 feet from tweeter to tweeter with my listening position 13 feet back and have found in my room that this gives me the best imaging and sound stage. My room however is very heavily trapped as you can see from my pictures here on Audiogon.
Mixed emotions packing up the ML3 as it was a revelation in listening. Truly the best amp that I have ever heard....a real masterpiece. Having said that I remain very happy with my ML 2.1 and look forward to finally getting the X-2 Series ll in my system on Oct 22.
Don't get me wrong. I too am a fan of the ARC sound. I had to install a 3rd dedicated AC for my sound room when I had the Ref 600 Mk lll's as they gave off so much heat with 31 tubes per amp. I heard the Lamm ML 2.1 at CES and was smitten. It is a keeper in my system. At 18 wpc pure Class A SET it is a big change from 600 wpc push-pull but these amps drive the X-2's with plenty of head room to spare. I was fortunate several months ago to have on loan from Vladimir his new ML 3 Reference, a 32 wpc SET with each side having its own power supply. Probably the best amp I have ever heard in my life and IMO the one against which all others will be judged. The only problem was its $139K MSRP.
Thanks. I too am looking forward to finally getting them
Have you had a chance to compare the ARC Ref 600 MK lll to the Lamm ML 2.1? The midrange with the Lamm leaves one breathless. The X-2 series ll as I understand it has used all new crossovers as well as different midrange drivers and a new tweeter. The midrange on the speaker has therefore been greatly improved and with the Lamm amps....well, I can't wait.
I love it...beautiful set up and in Ferrari Red. I also use Valhalla speaker cable, IC's and power cords and prior to my Lamm ML 2.1's was driving my X-2's with ARC Ref 600 Mk lll's, so I can say I honestly know what you are hearing. I too have the ARC Ref 3 and feel it to be the best preamp I have ever owned. There may be other great ones out there but none do to my ears what the Ref3 does. Enjoy
I have owned most every Wilson speaker starting with the Watt Puppy 5.1, WP 6, MAXX l, X-1 Series lll and now the X-2 series l. I take delivery of my new X-2 Series ll October 22. I do love my Aspen Silver but the new ones will be Black Almondine with a matching WATCH center in the same color.
