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  1. ctbarker32

    Is the Martin Logan brand declining?

    @Peter Soderberg I gather you work for ML? I think your reply is a little tone deaf. It's not a matter of optimum setup. I have done the work and my Vantage's sit more than 3 feet from back wall, etc. The problem I have with the new ML Butt is it will severely limit my adjustment options (side...
  2. ctbarker32

    Is the Martin Logan brand declining?

    I haven't logged on in a while but this discussion is very appropriate. I still use my ML Vantage with motif center channel and grotto sub for Home Theater TV watching and reference 2 channel listening. I have been considering an upgrade to the latest ESL (probably the 11's) but have hesitated...
  3. ctbarker32

    Should ML offer help in Trade In when trading up?

    Hi, I have been a Martin Logan customer for some 20 years. First with Aerius i and Cinema and currently with Vantage and Motif for center. Lately I have been feeling the urge to possibly upgrade either with the Montis or going off brand with the Golden Ear Triton One. One issue that I have...
  4. ctbarker32

    From Montis to Salon 2's to Goldenear Triton One's (My speaker journey is here)

    This is a very interesting to me. I have been a long time Martin Logan customer - first with a pair of Aerius i's and currently with a pair of Vantages plus ML center channel and Grotto i sub. I also have another room which is two channel only where I switch between a number of monitors...
  5. ctbarker32

    What HT Processors are users using?

    I use an Emotiva UMC-1 and Emotiva XPA5 with my Martin Logan Vantage and Motif center channel. Very pleased with this combination. -CB
  6. ctbarker32

    Patty Larkin / Regrooving the Dream

    I'm quite a fan of Ms. Larkin's music and have seen her several times. Her politics not so much but I don't let that interfere. Of interest to ML owners is that the liner notes for one of her best albums, Perishable Fruit, specifically mentions listening to the masters on Martin Logan speakers...
  7. ctbarker32

    My wife is mad at me...is it justified?

    Well, I can only speak for the UMC-1 that I own. But I have had zero problems and the sound and video quality appear to be excellent. I think at the current $699 price point it will cause a re-evaluation of price performance ratios! -CB
  8. ctbarker32

    My wife is mad at me...is it justified?

    It's out! I have had mine a week now! Your looking at it! It's called the UMC-1. I think it's great! -CB
  9. ctbarker32

    My wife is mad at me...is it justified?

    I can't speak to the quality of the Onkyo but I just received my Emotiva UMC-1 processor. It is fantastic and the the audio and video are stellar. Cost $699! http://emotiva.com/umc1.shtm -CB
  10. ctbarker32

    Purity

    Barron's Magazine gushes over Purity Hi, Just watched this fun video posted today at Barron's Magazine. They gush over the Purity. Here's the link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid452319854/bctid1381147930 -CB
  11. ctbarker32

    New Motif Center Channel

    Motif up and running here in Kensington Nope, I've got one here in Kensington, MD. Traded in my Cinema at SoundWorks about a month ago. I primarily wanted the Motif to match my existing Vantages that I bought a year ago. I just wanted to have the latest ML industrial design all matching up...
  12. ctbarker32

    New Motif Center Channel

    I just learned about the new Motif. I currently have a Cinema for my center channel along with Vantage's for left and right. Anyone have thoughts about weather the Motif would be worthwhile upgrade from the Cinema? They seem similar. I do like the new styling. My previous speakers were...
  13. ctbarker32

    Today - pulled trigger on Vantage

    Well, since I haven't got my Vantage's yet, I'm still listening to them! Going forward, when I have installed the new speakers I would like to sell them to an enthusiastic buyer. I don't want to ship them although I do have the boxes. I was thinking of posting something here. Maybe there is...
  14. ctbarker32

    Today - pulled trigger on Vantage

    Just returned from my local high-end sound emporium, SoundWorks, here in Kensington, MD. I've been buying products here for years and have a good relationship. If you are in the area, stop by and ask for Scott Bella. He's super easy going and knowledgeable and will take care of you. I spent a...
  15. ctbarker32

    Cinema level low in HT system

    Thanks so much for the feedback. This is so very helpful! I guess the Cinema has a smaller panel size and thus reduced output? I don't know why I didn't notice this before, but after a complete cleaning and recheck of my connections and level balancing with the test tones my systems seems to be...
  16. ctbarker32

    Cinema level low in HT system

    You are undoubtedly correct. I just get a little worked up when things seem to be out of whack! I did just check the Aerius i and Cinema manuals and they do list the sensitivity for both as 89db/2.83 volts/meter. Thankfully, the Oppo player has channel trim adjustments so I can make all the...
  17. ctbarker32

    Cinema level low in HT system

    I have a pair of Aerius i's and a cinema center channel. Preamp is the multi channel analog McCormack MAP-1. Aerius i's are powered by McCormack DNA .5 SE stereo amp. Cinema and surround channels are powered by three Outlaw m200 monoblock amps. I just got a new DVD player (Oppo 970). I was...
  18. ctbarker32

    After a month of listening to the Vista's

    Regarding your Onix Ref 3 versus Vista/Vantage Hi, I saw your comments about the sound difference between the Onix Ref 3 and the Vista/Vantage. Since you have heard both speakers, your thoughts are of great interest to me. I have been in a quandry about upgrading my aging ML Aerius i's (Cinema...
  19. ctbarker32

    Outlaw 200W monoblock

    I own three! I think they are terrific bang for the buck. I use them for the center (ML Cinema i) and surround (non-ML). I use a McCormack stereo amp for my main ML Aerius i's. One thing I like is they have triggers that will turn on/shutdown the amp when it senses a signal. I believe the...
  20. ctbarker32

    ML Acquired by ShoreView Industries??

    Shoreview like a mini Berkshire Hathaway I've read all the comments on the recent Shoreview sale and will offer some brief thoughts. As a current owner of Aerius i's and hopefully soon to be owner of the new Summits, I am definnitely watching the Shoreview purchase with interest. I will...
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