Max054 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 [mention=142792]Max054[/mention]!! [emoji6] Andy The CH2's are very efficient but one day I dream to move to tubes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 14/06/2017 at 10:31 PM, gat474 said: Interesting! So, is this why the 240 had a run recently? Connecting the 240 to the Kantus was more out of interest to see how it would perform with those speakers and for a bit fun. It played admirably but it's not the right amp for those speakers either. It will be very interesting to hear the 550 perform with them. Will post observations soonish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/14/2017 at 9:47 PM, muzzagruzz said: It pains me to talk about it. Sold the 25 and 850 last year and replaced them with Luxman. However, I've secured a 25 again so just after a 550 now. The 25 still needs paying for though. Luxman is nice and will stay for now but it doesn't have balls. Far worse than that, it just doesn't move me. At least not with vinyl. Legend speakers need current and the Luxman ain't got it. Swayed by looks of the Lux on the other side of the hill... Got there & found a good looking eunuch... Left the gate open & the ME had bolted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 It is always a matter of synergy. The Legend speakers require prodigious muscle to sound their best,and this does not imply that other amps are unworthy, just not suited for a particular purpose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 @Zaphod Beeblebrox Hi Trevor please check your mail box. Sorry for the off topic post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Rob181 said: Swayed by looks of the Lux on the other side of the hill... Got there & found a good looking eunuch... Left the gate open & the ME had bolted... ME pre/power back in the house of muzz next Tuesday - hopefully. Although, not an 850 this time but the smaller 550. That will eventually be high capped when funds allow. Zaph showed the ME 150 today and wouldn't I mind trying that out on my Kantus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think I'll still upgrade the 550 Hi Cap to an 850 when the right one comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ME pre/power back in the house of muzz. Oh boy, am I excited. Tried them in the main system with Legend Kantu 3.5 way speakers and it crapped all over the Luxman. As Rantan stated, it's all about synergy. Luxman may be fine with more efficient speakers but it just doesn't cut the mustard with speakers that need current. Perhaps the class A Luxman may be better? Currently, the ME are with Legend bookshelf Kurre's and sound equally brilliant. I'll try the Luxman with these speakers one day as I'm really curious to know how they will perform. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Whatever you do, don't try the 850 unless you have the cash ready. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, GregWormald said: Whatever you do, don't try the 850 unless you have the cash ready. Greg Had a beautiful late model 850 last year and sold it. I'm well aware of how good they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Puppy Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 About 3 weeks ago, I purchased a nice ME850 (says he smugly). I'm a very happy Puppy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, The Rock Puppy said: About 3 weeks ago, I purchased a nice ME850 (says he smugly). I'm a very happy Puppy! Go on, rub it in. You lucky, lucky bastard. I'm just jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Go on, rub it in. You lucky, lucky bastard. [emoji4] I'm just jealous. But you saw the light and moved on - and there's no going back right? [emoji53] Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 6 hours ago, evil c said: But you saw the light and moved on - and there's no going back right? Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk I was deceived by a trick of the light. Those blue VU meters seduced and deceived me into believing they would bring enlightenment and joy. Who says I can't go back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, muzzagruzz said: I was deceived by a trick of the light. Those blue VU meters seduced and deceived me into believing they would bring enlightenment and joy. Who says I can't go back? Wow. A short romance and a bitter divorce The Class A are much better but the one you have isn't exactly shabby. Those who under rate synergy ( and personal preference of sound ) do so at their peril I sold ME amps for many years and tried to like them but never could. It just shows that nobody is ever right or wrong in this hobby Edited June 22, 2017 by rantan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I don't underrate synergy at all. My mistake for not testing the amp with the speakers before buying. However, it was impossible to do anyway. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, muzzagruzz said: I don't underrate synergy at all. My mistake for not testing the amp with the speakers before buying. However, it was impossible to do anyway. Oh well. Indeed . I wasn't actually referring to you but to those who say synergy is illusory. I would never criticise anybody for their own choices or preferences 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRogers Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Did you sell the ME50 rantan?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzagruzz Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, rantan said: Indeed . I wasn't actually referring to you but to those who say synergy is illusory. I would never criticise anybody for their own choices or preferences All good mate. I know you didn't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 @MrRogers We mainly sold the larger power amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRogers Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Ahh, I thought so.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, MrRogers said: Ahh, I thought so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk LOL. I did manage to actually hear most of the range though. I should point out that my opinion is just personal preference. I don't like Harbeth speakers either and I am always happy to be a contrarian on audio gear. I kinda like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRogers Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 No problem with me but you really do need to listen to a ME50 one day.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRogers Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 @muzzagruzz check your inbox.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, MrRogers said: No problem with me but you really do need to listen to a ME50 one day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would be happy to.............................along with about 20 other amplfiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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