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I have my 2200 ans 2120 plugged into a power conditioner (APC H10) that has a 12v trigger. I use the trigger control on my NAD receiver to turn them on and off. As you've already noticed, the 2200s are priced a lot more competitively than the 2205. While they have the same circuitry and...

Just saw this. Too bad the MC75s didn't work out. If you're still looking for an amplifier, I would recommend that you don't give up on vintage McIntosh gear. Their solid state amps from the 60's and 70's (once restored) are great at handling low impedance loads (some have 2 ohm taps) and have...

+1 on the Rythmik recommendation... Recently there were some close-out deals on ML Depths at Audio Advisor. Not sure if you want to spend that much, but to my ear the Depth provides tight, accurate bass and is worth considering.

Mike - Good to hear Terry is living up to his reputation. I love my solid state McIntosh components (an MC2200, MC2120, and an MA6100), as they all have a tube-like warmth. I've always been curious about Mac tubes though. Anyway - keep us up to date and send pics when its done!

@TDIMike - Any decisions on the fate of the MC75s? I am definitely living vicariously through you... BTW - I (mis)spent a good part of my youth in the Houston area. It's a great town!!! I went to Prairie View A&M for undergrad. Go Panthers!

You sir - have just scored big time... Even if you decided not to use them, you will have no trouble getting more than your money back if you choose to sell them. When it comes to McIntosh, there are a few options when it comes to knowledgable technicians who can restore them. I had my vintage...

Based on the specs (of the amp and the Motif), the XPA1L seems like it should meet your needs, as it is stable down to 4 Ohms (the Motif's min. impedance). YMMV, but when I switched from a receiver alone to external amplification (for my ML Vantage), I saw a 50+% improvement to the sound...

If you're really concerned about the cost of replacement parts, just give the Martin Logan Parts Department a call. They've always been a great help to me when I needed support. BTW - Electrostats and home theater work well in my set-up. If you're like me, your subwoofer(s) will play just as...

I believe the SMS-1 has been discontinued by Velodyne, but they occasionally show up on A'gon and Ebay. Another option worth considering is MiniDSP. It's a programmable DSP that sits in between your receiver/pre-amp and your subwoofer. Combined with Room Equalization Wizard (freeware), it will...

Here are a few key questions I would ask: 1. How old are the electrostatic panels on the Aeon i's? Have they ever been replaced or are they original? - if they are original, then you may have to replace them soon, which can be a bit pricey. You can call Martin Logan and get the specific price...

You may want to consider an ML Depth or Descent. They are typically above your target price, but both are on closeout at multiple online dealers. Both use a trio of servo-controlled drivers (8 inch on the Depth, 10in on the Descent) to get deep, tight bass. Both also have much better WAF than...

Osha7677, It all boils down to what you want out of your system. ML electrostatics do work well for home theater, providing a lot of fine detail and realism you can't get in cone speakers. They demand more to perform at their peak (external amps are a must in my opinion). However, if fine sonic...

Wow - Looks like you've got an embarrassment of audio riches going on there. Congrats! Out of curiosity, what's your plan for dialing those monster in (with the rest of your system)? Do you use the Auto-EQ in your pre-amp/receiver? External parametric EQ? I just recently integrated minidsp...

Hocky, My first question - if these SVS subs are "lightweight" for you at 160lbs each, I want to know you do in your free time - juggle boulders? Bend steel bars? ;-) Seriously - I've very curious to hear your impressions of the two SVS PB13 Ultras as compared to the a single JL F212...

Definitely agree regarding the Stage. I picked one up to work with my Vantages. That (along with the proper amplification) has been a HUGE upgrade to my system. I had no idea how much I was missing with my previous center channel (ML Fresco i). Take advantage of the AA sale while you can...

@twitch54 - I had a chance to view the link you referenced regarding the trial. While I fully agree that (initially) the press used dated pictures of TM that did not reflect his age at the time of incident, I still ask - how does that change anything? He was still an unarmed child/minor under...

A couple of points... - While GZ was not breaking the law by having a gun, was he breaking the law by carrying a concealed weapon? I'm asking because I don't know. I do know that a permit to carry a concealed weapon in required in some states. - Also, while it's not a violation of the "law", it...

@goodwinaj - based on the impartial evidence at the time of GZ arrest, why shouldn't the case have been tried? Going with the basic facts of the case (unarmed teen walking home is followed home by an armed man who says teen is suspicious. A fight occurs. Teen is killed), why wasn't a thorough...

To echo GG's comments, I can't get my head wrapped around the fact that GZ created an atmosphere where something dangerous (and deadly) was likely to occur, and when it did, was absolved of any responsibility. In addition to the fact that GZ followed TM against the direction of the 911 operator...

Nice system. I've got to ask - which Mac amps get the most use - the MC252 or the pair of MC275s? Also - have you had any issues with high frequency roll-off with the MC275s?