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Hi, one of my montis has stop working. When i plug the power cable - there is no red light - indicating that the loudspeaker is connected. This just happened after I came back from holidays. There is no sound from the speaker. I have tried different PC in order to make sure that the cable is OK...

This statement was not particularly rational or nicely stated by an administrator. I don´t think this is a good example of how to behave on this or any forum. For the record: I was ironic, and have (of course) no bad opinions about Shawn as a person.

I have been of the same opinion. I was measuring the high frequency roll off - and I didn't find a big difference in regards of loss of high frequencies. However, the mismatch has another issue which is IMO a worse problem. The mismatch (or "roll-off effect") makes the whole frequency band...

I don´t agree. The impedance match is not a match in heaven.. You will have a rolling-off effect with ARC, maybe with a exception with a the largest tube amps (larger bandwith), but I was thinking of the 75W. Compared to a Gryphon (direct coupled SS) for instance - the differences are huge. I...

Well, you are probably right - and i am probably the weird here. I didn't care for ML before I experienced the Montis - as a Quad ESL 63 owner the ML where for a long time not as good sound-wise - but when I wanted to upgrade, the Montis where both better in sound and looks. I dont like like the...

I agree a bit - but also disagree :) IMHO - everything about ML is about visual design (exception: the very top models). There are (far?) better ESL in the market - but they are huge and ugly - and very unpractical. For instance, Soundlab is a superior brand - but they are far to large for a...

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You are referring to the roll-off effect - which is indeed is a problem for ML and several tube amps. You notice this effect doing a A/B comparison. A 75w tube amp will probably suffer with your summits. The best match with the "new" ML with difficult impedance is a direct coupled SS amp - but...

I have matched ML with several amp at my "local" store - and even tough Audio Research is a great amp - they don´t match with ML at all - or any ESL for that matter. The impedance match is way too far off. I am surprised that you get positive feedback on this match. this is ABC.

At first glance, the differences are not revolutionary. However, Summit x and Montis have a more harmonious and elegant appearance. The finish of the cabinet with the mix of aluminium and wood is a better looking design IMHO - as well as the curved front from bottom to top. Furthermore, the...

Hi, I am wondering what you think of the new design. As far I can understand, the Expression ELSs are replacements to Summit X and Montis. My impression is that the design is more "retro" than the current/past Summit X and Montis. In spite of the fact that they probably sound better, these are...

Very interesting as I have had quite the opposite experience between Mcinntosh MA8000 and Ma79000 vs. separated class A Accuphase, Luxman class A integrated and Bryson. Maybe Mc 302 is quite different - but thin vocals on transformers sounds very wrong. Could this be the DAC, the room or cables...

Thank you! How do you describe "too hifi". In my mind I would guess that Mark Levinson is seemingly more hifi (higher resolution, less color) than Mcinotsh (less details, more color) ??

Hi, thank you for useful inputs! Regarding the Pass Lab and Mcintosh - which kind of macs and pass labs did you test? In my experience there are huge differenes between macs in age, SS/tube etc. Regards,