It is now 2015 and I have finished my Lamm Signature Triad(ML3,LL1,LP1)It is without a doubt the finest I have seen or heard,I am done with electronics.I am still using the Avalon Isis,it just grows on you and never gets old.I am still up to date on my Walker MKV,I added the oiless and carefree compresser,what a dream.I added a second Troy signature for the ML3s and it works superb,I also am using 4 Thor SE grounding cables in the system and they are a tremendous achievement.I am using Dalby audio single and Duo isolation feet under all my components,they are a component unto themselves.And last but not least the latest and greatest Elrod Diamond cabling to tie it all together.I almost forgot the MD 809 Internet Tuner,a real work or art.
Absolutely amazing,have not heard a speaker in its class.After 2 years I just love everything about it.
Lamm ML3 Signature Amps
These are beyond anything I thought was possible in audio,I think my quest has ended.
Lamm LL1 Signature Line
Lamm's mate to the LP1 Signature Phono Stage,all that is left is the ML3s.These Signature Series are beyond awesome.
Lamm LP1 Signature Phono
Lamm's new 3 chassis phono stage that is better than anything I have ever had in my possession or ever heard at a show,totally incredible.
Elrod Diamond Series Interconnect
The new Diamond series is David Elrod's Mona Lisa.It is just a incedible experience.
Elrod Diamond Series Speaker Cables
Elrod's new top of the line,and sets a new standard for what is possible in Audio.Must be heard to be believed.!
Elrod Diamond Series Power Cord
If you thought the Gold Statement was amazing the Diamond will blow your mind.I still can't believe what I am hearing through this power cord.
Elrod Gold Statement Power Cords
These cords just blew me away,never heard anything like them.Hats off to Mr.David Elrod
Walker Audio Proscenium Black Diamond V
It is a real joy to listen to,pulls every nuance out of the groove and has tremendous transparency and detail but never gets fatiguing.A real work of art.And with the latest update to the air supply,it really puts the Walker over the Top of any table made.
Lee Dalby Lignum Vitae Vinyl Stabilizer
This thing crushed my beloved Shun Mook,it is made with brass,ebony bullets inside and Lignum wood.It is a work of art.
Walker Audio Reference Motor Drive
Does its job well,locks in the speed and keeps it there.
Koetsu CoralStone Platinum Diamond
Nothing I have heard compares to the coralstone,It is unique.Take anything about a Koetsu you have ever liked and turn it up a notch.
Magnum Dynalab MD-809 Internet Radio
Beat my Sequerra hands down and that is not easy.Best on the market.
Tripoint Orion Power Conditioner
Takes clean AC to a whole new level,and the results are stunning.
Tripoint Troy Signature
If you thought the Troy was something special wait till you hear the signature,pure magic.
Bybee Super Effect Speaker Filter
These are the only filters I will use in my system,all positive improvements and no negative,first time I can say that about a filter.Super stuff.
Harmonic Resolution M3 Isolation Base
Put 1 under my turntable,preamp and amps.These really work well and highly recommend them.
Hi Strapper, I love your system. I too have a Coralstone Platinum, but not with the diamond cantilever. Since I have never seen one, can you describe what a diamond cantilever looks like ? Is it clear like the stylus ? Is the stylus/cantilever essential one carved out piece ? Just curious. Thanks in advance.
The CAT amp and the Lamm are so different in power rating,topology,power supply configuration and design concept etc. This should be a very interesting contrast in ability to drive the Avalon and which match reproduces music more convincingly.
Hi, Just received my set of Lamm ML3s,will unpack and set-up in the next few days.That completes the Triad signature series of Lamm LL1-LP1-ML3,they are truley works of art
Fantastic. I love my Lamm ML2.1 amps but you are in another galaxy with the ML3s. Looking forward to reading your listening notes.
Hi, Just received my set of Lamm ML3s,will unpack and set-up in the next few days.That completes the Triad signature series of Lamm LL1-LP1-ML3,they are truley works of art.Will post pictures and give you my impressions after a little break-in and some serious listening.
Hello Robert, A tube amplifier with stout power supplies and premium transformers with a 4 ohm tap and you`re ready for business. +1 Agear`s comment. Charles,
Strapper211, If your Avalon has relatively high and flat impedance curve with gentle phase angles,that`d be ideal.I`d give up a few db of sensitivity as a trade off to obtain compatible impedance characteristics. That`s what really determines ease of amplifier/speaker drive result. Regards,
I have an easier time driving my X2's at 95 Db efficiency than your Avalon Isis but nonetheless you are in for a jaw dropping treat. IMO the ML3/LL1 Signature series by Vladimir is the finest sound I have ever heard in almost 50 years in this hobby.
Thank you for the kinds words about my system,it has been a labor of love but I think nirvana is at hand.Since I inserted the Lamm LL1 and LP1 I have been on cloud 9,it is the finest most natural sounding gear I have ever owned,so addicting the way it presents the music.The ML3s are coming in the near future,I hope the Avalon Isis and the ML3s see eye to eye,from talking to Avalon they said the Isis has a very even amp friendly impedence curve and should respond well to the amp.We'll see.
Thank You all for your input,it is greatly appreciated.I think it will come down to having them for a period to see if they can drive the Isis with the Quality and Sound level I am use to before I buy.I hope they can because they are a sonically incredible set.
Fantastic system...your utter commitment to the best has really paid off. As for Lamms, speak with Oneobgyn...who also founded whatsbestforum. he uses the ML3 with his X2s...more efficient and probably a kinder load...but anyone who has ever heard his system even in his prior room which was larger has said it never showed the slightest flinch when pushed beyond deafening levels. always in control at any volume or dynamic range.
I suspect with your Avalon's which are supposedly tougher load, you could well still be fine...the current capability of the ML3 seems pretty great from what i'm told. But again speak with Oneobgyn (or Vladmir directly).
At that level, you would think Vladmir himself would offer to set a pair up in your room to see if it can drive the Isis well. I think it will come down to your preferred listening levels.
Hi Dev, I love CAT gear,and it took the 75000.00 Lamm Signature front end to make me want to change from the CAT Legend,shows you what a bargin the Legend is.It will come down to completing the Lamm with the ML3s or get the CAT Statement amps.If the Lamm works I think that would be a tremendous triad.
Wow! Robert that's gonna be a tough call and the ML3's are large coin. As you know I owned a pair of Isis speakers years ago and had them paired up with numerous amps including tube amps such as the ARC 610T's, VTL Ref750's and would have never contemplated using the low power of the ML3's that you make reference too.
I just can't see them offering what your CAT's do in control but one really won't know unless they try. At one point there was a pair floating around for demo so best you go that route.
Other Isis owners I know of all seem to be using some pretty serious power to drive theirs also.
Why aren't you going with Ken's latest Statement pces. You have been a happy user for many years.
I would have loved to have heard them with my current Vac gear
I am so impressed with the Lamm LP1 and LL1 signature components that I am tempted to go the whole route and get the ML3s.Does anyone have any opinions on the ML3s driving the Avalon Isis,I am using the CAT JL3s now and they drive them well do you think the Lamms can get the best out of Isis.The Isis is 90db 4ohm 3.6 ohm min. I am on the fence,would appreciate any input.
