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swcook
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Hi to all.
This is my first post here. And as is often the case, it's to seak advice!
Currently my system is built around a nice pair of Linn Keilidh loudspeakers. But I've had secret cravings for a pair of MLs for many years (actually since early 90's when I first heard a pair). I'm now in a position to indulge that craving but find myslef getting cold feet!
I'm seriously considering buying a pair of Vantages. I've listened to them on many occassions and my experiences have been varied. Sometimes incredible, somtimes just ok. In most cases they have been used with Ayre source and amplification (including the lovely new monoblock amps).
Sometimes the sound stage has been incredible . Wonderful imaging, heady highs and foot tapping rythmn and bass. But on other occassions the soundstage has been really flat . And I don't know why!
The Ayre CD and amp all get good reviews and are the dealers preferred equipment so I'm sure that they cannot be to blame.
I've read the Vantage reviews which are almost unanimous in their effusive praise!
I am going to get a pair home for an extended demo (where they will be used with a Musical Fidelity A3.2 amp and CD player). So will make a final decision after that (although nmot able to do so until January due to work schedule)
But my concern is that if the speakers have good/ bad days am I going to like them in the long run. Or is it a case that they are so sensitive to positioning that I will only enjoy them if I'm sat in a very speficfic sweet spot?
I'd really appreciate some help and guidance on your experience with MLs in general and the Vantage in particular.
Also, I plan on changing my amp to either Krell 400 or Musical Fidelity A5 pre/power - any one have any exeprience in using either of these with the Vantage?
I'd really appreciate some advice! Thanks, Stephen
This is my first post here. And as is often the case, it's to seak advice!
Currently my system is built around a nice pair of Linn Keilidh loudspeakers. But I've had secret cravings for a pair of MLs for many years (actually since early 90's when I first heard a pair). I'm now in a position to indulge that craving but find myslef getting cold feet!
I'm seriously considering buying a pair of Vantages. I've listened to them on many occassions and my experiences have been varied. Sometimes incredible, somtimes just ok. In most cases they have been used with Ayre source and amplification (including the lovely new monoblock amps).
Sometimes the sound stage has been incredible . Wonderful imaging, heady highs and foot tapping rythmn and bass. But on other occassions the soundstage has been really flat . And I don't know why!
The Ayre CD and amp all get good reviews and are the dealers preferred equipment so I'm sure that they cannot be to blame.
I've read the Vantage reviews which are almost unanimous in their effusive praise!
I am going to get a pair home for an extended demo (where they will be used with a Musical Fidelity A3.2 amp and CD player). So will make a final decision after that (although nmot able to do so until January due to work schedule)
But my concern is that if the speakers have good/ bad days am I going to like them in the long run. Or is it a case that they are so sensitive to positioning that I will only enjoy them if I'm sat in a very speficfic sweet spot?
I'd really appreciate some help and guidance on your experience with MLs in general and the Vantage in particular.
Also, I plan on changing my amp to either Krell 400 or Musical Fidelity A5 pre/power - any one have any exeprience in using either of these with the Vantage?
I'd really appreciate some advice! Thanks, Stephen