I just added a Rogue Athena tube preamp into my system. With a MSRP of $5K, it is a big step above my Rouge Perseus tube preamp. The combination of the Athena and Wyred 4 Sound SX1000s is amazing. I could not be happier.
(I think most people would be happy with the W4S SX500s. The MLs will...
Amp Manufacturer: Wyred 4 Sound (Made in the USA!)
Model: SX-1000
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $2,400
Used market average price: about $2,000
Basic Specs (watts, etc.): 570W into 8 Ohms. 1140W into 4 Ohms (see below for more details)
What ML speakers are you driving with this amp...
Sound:
Your dealer is a crook. ML sells the drivers for $80/ea. They will provide directions and walk you through the install. It is not that hard. I have done it a half dozen times, b/c I too blew out drivers.
The Vista's drivers are crap in my opinion. For $80/ea, you get what you pay...
MLs are OK
I switched speakers and sources so far, and I narrowed it to the preamp, amps or other power issue.
My power went off last night due to a storm, but I use a Belkin surge protector/conditioner which seems okay. Maybe this is a result of the power failure?
I rearranged my system (which had been functioning propoerly) in my room, re-set up the system, and ran into a problem similar to what occurred when I originally set the system up. The first time (original set up) I did a trial and error method until it was fixed but I do not know exactly what...
The "loudness" of my phono output pales in comparison to my CD output. My preamp volume control turned half way on CD is near concert levels; on phono it's listenable but not loud. I have a Project Debut III with an Ortofon OMP 5E cartridge. Would a new cartridge help? If so, what would I be...
Sources
The Source give you a great taste of ML at a reasonable price. The speaker is not bright (if it is its probably your electronics). The bass is tight and punchy but does not goes deep. Very revealing with bad recordings.