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M-L's smart move? This has been a stimulating thread and shows the broad range of opinion generated by a corporate decision to relocate manufacturing facilities. While I do not have a "hot line" into M-L headquarters or Shoreline, I have watched such moves occur in many industries unrelated to...

Bel Canto Monos for CLX's You might be interested in reading a review of the mating of Bel Canto E.One REF 500s with the CLXs. It appeared in ToneAudio Volume 23. (www.tonepublications.com). The reference amplifier comparison is a Pass X350.5. These amplifiers have sufficient power to drive...

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rear and side speakers for surround sound? You do not mention what your center channel is. That should determine for all practical purposes what your rear or side speakers should be, whether you are using a 5.1 or 7.1 system. The most important matter in choice of speakers that their voicing...

Summits with subs? First, you have not described your room dimensions or speaker placement. This would be critical to your benefiting from adding 1 or 2 subs to your system. The Summits have plenty of bass and if your room is small (less than 12 x 15) you might get bass overload. I am not...

Power Conditioners: Do they help? First and foremost, you should consider dedicated lines for your equipment. That is the beginning of getting away from noise induced by other appliances in your home. There is a one-time expense of having an electrician install them but once done, you don't...

New Year's Upgrades Happy New Year to you Gordon: Upgrades for 2010 Power Conditioners: Going with the Running Springs Audio Dmitri and Maxim to replace my venerable Nordost Thors. Phono Preamp: Upgrading from Pass XP-15 to XP-25 when it becomes available. Plasma Display: Upgrading...

Cartridge Output: Does it matter As a multi-cartridge owner, I have experienced trade offs depending on cartridge output and what is being played and the front end being used. This is not a single correct answer question. The theoretical advantage of fewer windings can be offset by the need...

Keeping in the spirit for the next decade A new acronym for the new decade P.G.A. : Professional Girlfriends' Association

FISH MAN, I saw Avatar yesterday prepared to dislike it and write it off as an exercise in CGI, loud booms and blasts and hokey 3-D effects. While the screenplay will not win any Academy Award nominations, the IMAX experience was truly incredible. In your face 3-D effects were kept to a...

Rumble in the Vinyl Low frequency rumble is commonly caused by warp although feedback from speakers to turntable can also produce low frequency distortion. If your turntable is near your speakers, you might considering moving it or placing it on an isolation base if it cannot be moved. If...

M-L Center Channel I agree with Roberto. I had the Stage and Summit combination for several years and they had perfect synergy. The blend was seamless and suggest that M-L designed the Stage with the Summits in mind.

Magic Moments While I don't do serious listening late at night-usually too tired-I find that Sunday mornings are a great time. As a vinyl junkie, I put on a favorite disc like Sheila Jordan's "Sheila" -just a voice and acoustic bass or Bill Evans/Tony Bennett's eponymous duo recital or...

Moving up the M-L ladder Having gone from Ascent-i to Summit to CLX, the improvements noted were as follows: 1. Imaging got better and speakers became less obstrusive. 2. Integration between higher and bass frequencies became seamless. 3. Realism of sound stage improved. Having an all ESL...

Black Friday: Avoiding hazardous herds of hysterical shoppers On a rare day off, I am enjoying my M-L system both in 2.1 and 5.1 modes. After the Wal-Mart stomping death of an innocent employee, the thought of engaging in UFC events with rabid bargain seekers is completely off-putting. Safe...

HT Speakers for ML ESLs I have an M-L ESL set up (System #308). I would strongly suggest an ESL hybrid center (Stage or used Theater (no longer made)) and an ESL wall mount for the rear/side speakers. I am using Script-i's which are no longer made but can be found on internet market places...

Ascents/Summits: What next? I had an Ascent-i, 2 Descent system for several years. I found that the subs when dialed in made the midrange fuller and the sound presentation more musical. I went on to Summit with a pair of Descent i's. The subs were additive to an already great speaker. I think...

Pass vs Blue Circle I have heard Blue Circles but not with M-Ls. They are decent but not outstanding amplifiers for the money. Pass Labs are reliable and I have had great experiences mating them with an ascending series of M-L's from the Ascent-i, Summit and now CLX. If you want to get the...

Stage: Center Channel I have had a Stage with both the original Summits and now the CLX's. It is the perfect complement to the newer 'stats from the Spires on up which was the rationale for M-L coming up with this newer design. It can also daisy-chain power your surrounds and save on the need...