Recent content by Big Dog RJ

Just had a brief chat to our ML importer here, Audio Active, seems quite positive so far. According to latest stock updates, there are certain parts not available for much older stats but there's definitely tech support from the Reserve line upwards, so they say. Thinking about the older hybrid...

Attn: Mark E Now that's a real bummer. Having both stat speakers and power amplifier down, in need of repairs. I was talking with our ML importer here in Aus, and according to them, replacement stat panels are going to cost a bloody fortune! Let alone other parts required for ML stats to sound...

Correct 110%! Not only that, the CLX's will easily surpass that era in every angle. Not many have actually auditioned a properly set-up CLX based system. Most have either experienced them in shows or one form or another, not in private settings. They base their assumptions on those brief...

Nice one indeed! Cheers to 20yrs on MLO. Being using them since after graduation from Uni in the US. It all started with the SL3 onwards. Many years later, although numerous types of speaker systems went through our demos during our dealership years, from Quads, to Paradigms, Maggies...

Haaaa! Fabio the daaag what a woof he was. Wonder how old the fab fabio is now... must be well past 60's with serious chest pecs! That's probably why he really didn't want to take his shirt off. Go figure. Definitely had some top flight gear at the time, quite similar in fact to my long-term...

Yes, this can certainly happen, and when it does, it puts things out of whack! In the good old days, bi-amping was a big deal... such that the more amps you have to drive your speakers, many thought that was grouse! To a certain level maybe, in terms of proper set-up and well designed...

Definitely Go Big! That's a classic find indeed, and I'm just wondering why the owner wants to sell. Perhaps due to age, space, finances, or just can't be bothered with massive panels, so downsizing I guess. Whatever the reason, I'm sure they're valid. Was just in touch with my long-term former...

Sorry, I just realised that I kind of de-railed the entire thread! Based on the OP's initial question, whether his particular room dimensions would suit ML's 11A's or 13A's... was the discussion. Wondering how I de-railed into amplifiers. Anyhoo, would highly recommend the smaller stats...

Oh yeah! That's more like it maaate! Definitely Gryphon makes some serious gear. "Real amplification " makes most others look like toys... Apart from those I mentioned, which are my top three of all the ones I've home trialled on my very own CLX Art's, there are plenty of others out there at...

The Burmester 032, an extraordinary level of performance in integrated design. Formidable at all levels, regardless of price. Nearly brought this home! Superb on ML's. That deserves a mighty WOOF! RJ

Sorry spelled the Aries Cerat Aperio wrong... Here it is! The pic doesn't really do justice... you have to see it in person, and when you hear it, nothing really comes close. Awe-inspiring experience!

If I were ever to choose an integrated option to drive ML hybrid stats, apart from a vast array of top flight gear, I'd choose this one over any other. And it's superb! The other ones of course being the Dartzeel and Aries Cerat Aperion. Those two are on a whole other level, and it elevates...

Mmm... hiss during playback on ML's stats, not sure why. That could be a wildcard, probably not an easy find either. If those amplifiers (being Class D) worked fine with Quads then there shouldn't be a problem with ML's hybrid stats. The Quads are full range... whereas hybrid stats have built-in...

Ah! The famous Quad ESL's... actually owned those as well (ESL 63, 989, 2905's and 2912's). Just about great until production moved to China and what a bloody disaster that was! Won't dwell over that, I've posted lengthy reviews on various threads here... so we'll leave it at that. The ML's are...

Nice one with the Aeirus stats! Those were ML's classic hybrids, beautiful sound. Excellent LP collection there, and on the Thorens TT, should be spinning some fine tooons. Cheers mate, enjoy those finest tunes! Woof! RJ *Note * forgot to mention, that Mark Levinson amplifier is also an...