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I agree that it's more about marketing and setting price points than it is about an "upgrade" in sound quality. There is now a gap in price from the Spire to the CLX. What they need is a $12,000 to $14,000 speaker, with "new" technology, of course. Call it whatever they want X, Y, Z or Plus ;) Joe

PS Audio Power Port Check out musicdirect.com PS Audio Power Port Classic I paid 49.95 for it and am very happy with the performance. It made a huge diiference, especially in the bottom end, with things plugged directly into the wall. I am looking at power conditioners though. I've got in...

Thanks for the link Jonathan! You have to give Auralex credit for their creativity. Now add a couple GIK bass trap tables and Realtraps plants and our wives might actually like the look! Joe

I know exaclty what you're talking about! I had that same issue with my Vantages, and when I went to the Summits, it was still there but not to the same extent. I could hear the noise if I was laying on the couch and the system was "off". I really bugged me. :( I eventually added two dedicated...

I have some really dumb SACD questions. First of all I have seen many 'types" of SACD. Plain SACD, 2 channel SACD and hybrid CD to name a few. I have an Oppo 981-HD, which does play SACD's. Now I bought my first hybrid SACD, The Carpenters. I played it on the Oppo, selecting no special...

WOOOOWWW! That's one beautiful set up! :bowdown: How tall is your cabinet? I'm interested in going to a 20" or even 30" tall triple Salamander Synergy unit, from the twin 20" tall unit I have now. I'm concerened it will mess with the imaging and sound stage. Thanks! Joe M.

I am definitely hanging in there. between my dealer and ML, we're coming to a solution quickly. By the way, your's is one of my most favorite systems here! I have it printed off and refer to it often, as I plan my next moves. Right now I have the Summits, a 2 channel Sanders power amp (600...

I have ruled that out for one major reason . . . . I have had a pair of Vantages, a different pair of Summits in the EXACT same position as these Summits, and did NOT have the problem with the sound being "fuller" to the right side.

Actually I used an SPL meter with a test tone CD and found it to be 1 db off. However, when I returned the Summits to ML, they reported it was off by 3db. I'm sure they have a more sofisticated way of measuring than what I was doing. In fact they did find it to be 3bd off. Yes, there is a...

The "sound" stage is still what I call "pulled" to the right. I am sitting just to the right of center and never get the "full" experience I know they are capable of. I have tried just about everything to locate the problem to no avail. I though it might be the pre amp, but after talking to...

Cleanest sounding "I am waiting for the stat panels to break in but off the bat I can already tell that these are some of the cleanest sounding ML's I have heard". Have you compared the Spires to the Summits? Can you expand on the "cleanest sounding ML's I have heard"? Thanks! Joe

Quality I've had my share of issues with Vantages and now Summits. I too am very sensitive to imbalance in the sound. The last set of panels I had were "ONLY" 3db off. That's enough to destroy imaging to my ears. Only one panel was then replaced, even though they are supposed to be "matched...

Amps for Summits I'm not familiar with your electronics so I'm not sure exacry what amps you would like, but . . . I'm using a Sanders Sound systems 2 channel amp. A number of members are using this amp now. Some have stepped up to the Sanders mono blocs, which have A LOT of power! The first...

Still looking . . . . Jonathon, I still have yet to make a decision on the power conditioner . . . You mentioned "Powergy unit ($900)". Is this an Equi+tech unit? Does this replace my main electrical box or supplement it? I do like the Equi+tech 2RQ (model name 2Q) unit. It's $3k however...

Power conditioner Very CLEAN looking system! One that I'm sure sounds as good as it looks! Can you give some details on your Transparent conditioner? What model is it? Thanks for sahring your system with everyone! Joe

Cleveland CLX I gave them a call and they said they may be set up by 1:00 PM on Friday. I only live 15 minutes from their store and am going to try and make it there Friday afternoon. In not Friday, then Saturday. I should probably stay home :rolleyes:! Joe

Equi+Tech Jonathon, Thanks for the detailed reply. I'll have to take some time to digest it all and evaluate what to do here! Joe

Some equi+Tech questions Jonathon, I havn't been able to get a hold of anyone at Equi+Tech yet, but I'll keep trying. I do have a couple of questions for you though . . . . 1. Where would I plug in the Summits? The two unswitched "always on" outlets? I don't have anything else I can think...

Summit upgrade . . . . Summit VS Spire