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    Montis stop working - help

    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...
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    Those looking for Ethos, Theos, Montis, Summit X......

    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.
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    Tube amp power?

    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...
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    Tube amp power?

    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...
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    The new Renaissance & Expression design

    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...
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    The new Renaissance & Expression design

    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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    Those looking for Ethos, Theos, Montis, Summit X......

    Yeah right? :))) Special price for you!
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    Music

    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...
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    Tube amp power?

    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.
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    The new Renaissance & Expression design

    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...
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    The new Renaissance & Expression design

    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...
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    Mark Levinson as amplifier for Martin Logan?

    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...
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    Mark Levinson as amplifier for Martin Logan?

    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) ??
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    Mark Levinson as amplifier for Martin Logan?

    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,
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    Mark Levinson as amplifier for Martin Logan?

    Hi, I am currently considering Mark Levinson as an ampifier for Montis. They have a new integrated 585. Anyone with any experience on this one - or separated? How are they performing vs. for instance Pass Labs or Mcintosh? Any experices? At least I can tell that the match the impedance load -...
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    Black VS Black Cherrywood for speaker finishes?

    Black cherrywood is worth the extra investment by far! (I will never replace them!), but they are probably not very children or pet firendly.
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    Looking at Theos vs Ethos

    I don´t have experience with Theos + sub, but Ethos is very probably a better option in order to get the best soundstage. You may or may not be concerned by your amp. ML are not very friendly with the amplifiers, going down to 0,2 ohms. You should consider the amp in context with ML speakers no...
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    Looking at Theos vs Ethos

    I am a bit surprised by some of the comments on a Martin Logan site like this. First of all - the reason to purchase Ethos is the size of the room. If the room is big you ought to get the Ethos. For instance, in a relatively large living room the Ethos is a minimum requirement - unless you...
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    Montis: I like them, but will they beat the Dynaudio C2 or even the C1?

    With the right equipment, the Montis are probably one of the very best loudspeakers money can buy. I would look at he room and amplifiers before replacing the speakers. Remember that you get very much loudspeakers for the money when going for the panels. Box-speakers with the same quality, if...
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