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  1. J

    New ML Boxes?

    Recently, I purchased a pair of ESL-Xs brand new. I kept the boxes and meant to keep them stored away in case we move (we move a lot), or in case I decided to sell some day, original boxes are a nice thing to have. Coincidentally, I found out yesterday that my contractor installing new tile in...
  2. J

    Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II

    Coincidentally, I happen to see another post yesterday that was talking about the impedance changes with bridging. Definitely noted...Once again, seems like the real solution here would have been to run multiple pairs of wires through the wall to each speaker--Wont make that mistake again! Im...
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    High Altitude ESL-Xs

    Greetings fro the Mile High City! Thats Denver for those that dont know... In the process of finishing the basement with another bedroom, a studio/work space for my guitar stuff, a wet bar area and home theater area/listening room. Purchased a new set of Elecromotion ESL-X this month (Feb...
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    Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II

    Amp showed up yesterday, have a few hours of listening overall. Here are my thoughts thus far: The biggest problem Ive had so far has nothing to do with the Lexicon amp, but the dizzying number of configuration options available in my Denon 3700. It may not be as capable as the Lexicon 312...
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    New Member, First time ML Owner

    Their current website suggests that as well. However, the amp is definitely a Bryston 5B. In fact, funny enough, the amp says Lexicon on the front, but on the back it even says Bryston, clear as day lol. With that said, this amp is a few years old and the curent lineup I see on their website...
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    New Member, First time ML Owner

    When I was referring to bi-amping, I was talking about using 4 channels of the Denon to power the 2 fronts. Denon has very specific direction about doing this. Ultimately though, that was never really an option because I cant really get an extra pair of wires to the speakers. I ended up with...
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    Lexicon it is. Now on to balanced lines...

    The amp will be sitting directly above the receiver. If I can find a 2 foot cable, the would be perfect.
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    Lexicon it is. Now on to balanced lines...

    OK! So, everyone watched on the edge of their seats as I chose between a SS amp and a tube amp for my new ML ESL-Xs. Im sure, like the election, there was both cries and applause when I ended up with the Lexicon 312 (Bryston 5B-ST). Probably not. Now the question is cables: The pre-outs on...
  9. J

    New Member, First time ML Owner

    Stefan, yea totally get the whole wattage thing. If I had my wish, I could look at graphs of wattage as a function of impedance, among other things. FWIW, I just pulled the trigger on a Lexicon 312 (Bryston 5B-ST) and will come back to tubes later. If Im honest though, the biggest reason I...
  10. J

    Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II

    The individual selling the Rogue ultimately wasnt budging on price at all. I ended up putting in an offer on a Lexicon 312 and offer was accepted, so for now were sticking with SS. It was less than half the price of the Rogue. So, looks like tubes are being deferred for now. Thanks for the...
  11. J

    Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II

    Sounds like the M-180 is a serious amp. With a pair of M-180s, youre looking at 180W/ch, which is significantly higher than this amp Im looking at. However, looks like the Spire asks for quite a bit more power: 20-500W for the Spire, versus 400 for the ESL-X, and about 50% more surface area...
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    Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II

    ML community! Looking to drive a pair of Electromotion ESL-X speakers. I found a deal on a USED Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum II. 100 watt/channel tube amp, pristine condition, and close enough to go check it out in person. Thoughs? Is this a good amp? Will it drive the ESL-X effectively...
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    New Member, First time ML Owner

    Lightloopy, a couple follow-up questions if you dont mind: 1. In terms of tube amps for 2ch then, what would you recommend to power the ESL-Xs? What makes sensein a similar price range as the Bryston 3B? 2.The statement on not using for home theater? I run my guitar tube amps for hours and...
  14. J

    New Member, First time ML Owner

    Russ, not condescending at all. As I said, Ive been mostly out of the A/V world for the last 10-15 years; between a radically changed space, and a good bit of forgetting, Im happy to receive any and all info thats being handed my way! And always nice to chat with another EE-minded individual...
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    New Member, First time ML Owner

    All good info so far, thank you! Spent some time looking around and heres where Im at: 1. Seems like the Bryston 3B and similar are better overall amplifier designs in terms of accurate sound recreation than the amp that is in my 3700 (Class A or Ab versus D--Having trouble verifying what...
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