It is now 2015 and I have finished my Lamm Signature Triad(ML3,LL1,LP1)It is without a doubt the finest I have seen or heard,I am done with electronics.I am still using the Avalon Isis,it just grows on you and never gets old.I am still up to date on my Walker MKV,I added the oiless and carefree compresser,what a dream.I added a second Troy signature for the ML3s and it works superb,I also am using 4 Thor SE grounding cables in the system and they are a tremendous achievement.I am using Dalby audio single and Duo isolation feet under all my components,they are a component unto themselves.And last but not least the latest and greatest Elrod Diamond cabling to tie it all together.I almost forgot the MD 809 Internet Tuner,a real work or art.
Absolutely amazing,have not heard a speaker in its class.After 2 years I just love everything about it.
Lamm ML3 Signature Amps
These are beyond anything I thought was possible in audio,I think my quest has ended.
Lamm LL1 Signature Line
Lamm's mate to the LP1 Signature Phono Stage,all that is left is the ML3s.These Signature Series are beyond awesome.
Lamm LP1 Signature Phono
Lamm's new 3 chassis phono stage that is better than anything I have ever had in my possession or ever heard at a show,totally incredible.
Elrod Diamond Series Interconnect
The new Diamond series is David Elrod's Mona Lisa.It is just a incedible experience.
Elrod Diamond Series Speaker Cables
Elrod's new top of the line,and sets a new standard for what is possible in Audio.Must be heard to be believed.!
Elrod Diamond Series Power Cord
If you thought the Gold Statement was amazing the Diamond will blow your mind.I still can't believe what I am hearing through this power cord.
Elrod Gold Statement Power Cords
These cords just blew me away,never heard anything like them.Hats off to Mr.David Elrod
Walker Audio Proscenium Black Diamond V
It is a real joy to listen to,pulls every nuance out of the groove and has tremendous transparency and detail but never gets fatiguing.A real work of art.And with the latest update to the air supply,it really puts the Walker over the Top of any table made.
Lee Dalby Lignum Vitae Vinyl Stabilizer
This thing crushed my beloved Shun Mook,it is made with brass,ebony bullets inside and Lignum wood.It is a work of art.
Walker Audio Reference Motor Drive
Does its job well,locks in the speed and keeps it there.
Koetsu CoralStone Platinum Diamond
Nothing I have heard compares to the coralstone,It is unique.Take anything about a Koetsu you have ever liked and turn it up a notch.
Magnum Dynalab MD-809 Internet Radio
Beat my Sequerra hands down and that is not easy.Best on the market.
Tripoint Orion Power Conditioner
Takes clean AC to a whole new level,and the results are stunning.
Tripoint Troy Signature
If you thought the Troy was something special wait till you hear the signature,pure magic.
Bybee Super Effect Speaker Filter
These are the only filters I will use in my system,all positive improvements and no negative,first time I can say that about a filter.Super stuff.
Harmonic Resolution M3 Isolation Base
Put 1 under my turntable,preamp and amps.These really work well and highly recommend them.
Hi Strapper211 regarding the CAT's that's what I was hoping to hear from you as I'm also not into tube rolling either. I'm really looking forward to getting them along with the Berning amps as they really look like state of the art amps, will be real interesting.
Hi Dev,I really like them speakers.The C.A.T. amps are a big step up over the pass labs,as a matter of fact I think they are a big step up over any amp.I have not tried tube rolling with the jl3s,I am very conservative when it comes to stuff like that.I do not know much about the Berning amps,but by your post they sound like contender for state of the art. Robert
Hi Robert well I'm looking forward to getting my new CAT JL3 Sig. MK2 latest design mono blocks from Ken. I'm suppose to receive them by the end of the year. I really am enjoying my new speakers, the MBL 101E's. They are really sounding great with my current set-up which includes the Pass X600.5's driving them. I have to say that I'm also looking forward to getting the Berning Quadrature-Z mono blocks which are to arrive in Jan. This should be real interesting, two top contenders and master pieces I can't wait!!!
Have you done any tube rolling with your CAT's and if so what along with the out come.
Hi,I have added a walker velocitor and a pair of hdl's and I really like them.They focus the music a bit and unleash these wild dynamics in conjunction with the bybee magic speaker bullets,they work very well together.I have a Koetsu Coral Stone Platinum Diamond coming next week,anyone have experience with it let me know.I am looking foward to mounting it on the walker.The Walker continues to amaze,if there is a better table arm combo I have yet to hear it,Lloyd has his table tuned to perfection. Robert
Hi Bart,The 109 is the finest tuner I have ever had and I had a mc 78 and a sequerra studio before it.I was ready to give up on tuners when I tried the 109 and it is in a world of its own,I am in the process of getting a xm radio module put in right now.It definitely closes the gap between record and radio. Robert
Your system looks a bit like mine. I am using the Avalon Osiris with the CAT JL2. I did have the CAt SL1 Ultimate MK2 pre but replaced it with a Chinese Ming DA 2A3 preamp that slaughtered the CAT for about one fifth the price. I'm glad to see you are using tubes with the Avalons. I breifly (one week) tried SS with dismal results. How do you like the Magnum tuner? Have you compared it with others? Happy listening.
Hi Joey,I have no problem with the chair.I like the idea of the control on the armrest,and it is very comfortable and well thought out.I don't know much about the Eames chair but I am happy with this.
On another topic, I know you have the Perfect Chair also... how you liking it thus far? I like mine a lot, but sometimes I wish I got the Eames chair by Herman Miller.
Hi Joey,I just added the harmonic Resolution mxr stand.I was able to take the m3 Isolation bases and use them as shelfs on the stand,very clever.I am also about to get back my Magnum Dynalab 109 fitted with the xm radio module,that should be interesting. Robert
Hi,that is the new CAT Legend pre-amp a real work of art,even for Ken Stevens.And it even has its own build in step-up transformers that you can use them or not,he has them set at a 4 to 1 ratio,a .2 cartridge puts out .8 before it hits the line section.As for the amps the original jl3s and lamms were very close,the jl3 sigs with the teflon boards and black gate caps among other improvements is the finest amp I can find tube or solid state.And I went on a search price no object and could not find one I preferred over it. Robert
Very very nice system indeed. I am sure that you will be enjoying it for years to come. I owned the Cat Mk II preamp for longer that any preamp in my system. When I buy my tube amps the Lamm ML 2.1 and the CAT JL-3 are on my short list. Any comments on these two? Thanks,
Hi John,no remote on the Legend.Ken doesn,t seem to be interested in making a remote,but the Legend is a tour de force.A perfect match for the jL3s.You are in for a real treat when you move up to the Isis,a totally involving realistic experience.I had the first pair made serial # 003-004,neil had 001-002 and I have never regretted for a second buying them.Incredible speaker top to bottom.Hi Keyarae,I don,t own a cd player but from what I have heard at shows and freinds houses I would buy the esoteric sa60,just my opinion. Regards Robert
Any recommendation on a cd player, I plan on upgrading my marantz Sa8260 To either Esoteric SA60, PLinius cd 101, Cary 303/300 or maybe even the Wadia player, not New of course, I been trying to built my system over time, by upgrading pieces after pieces, Im looking to sound, details, mid, bass, you know the WOW thing, so suggestions are welcome Regards Jean
Robert, Great system, your use of the word 'Nirvana' certainly seems appropriate. I use Eidolon Diamonds driven by Atma MA-2's. I love the sound of the big Atma tube amps with my Eidolons. I am envious of your Isis though, I will own them some day when I can put together a dedicated room.
I recently purchased the DartZeel pre-amp and so far I love it. Maybe this question is sacrilege to some, but does the Legend preamp have a remote? The lack of remote is why I never looked at the CAT preamps before.
Hi,I was listening to my system last night and it dawned on me what the walker does far better than any other table I ever heard does,It keeps the pace and the leading edge of the music in perfect time.The best way to describe it is you are sitting in your yard and there is 20 feet of bushes between you and your garden,the walker cleans out the bushes so there is nothing between you and the garden. Hard to descibe but very addictive.
Thank you for the kind offer. Right now Aruba is getting swiped by a category 2 hurricane. All seems OK for now. Thank g-d the Maxx IIs are on casters in case I need to move them. I remember why I pay for that flood insurance every year. All the other equipment is raised off the floor.
I live in Aruba. Come to NY every month or more. Kids live there. If you every take a vacation my doors are open. The review would appear in Soundstage, but within a year or so. I used to own the SL mk III years ago. It was great but not as transparent as my Placette I replaced it with. The VTL is as transparent as the Placette. I never heard any of the new CAT equipment. I remember its neutrality and wonderful construction.
Hi,what magazine is going to review the Legend.I think it is the finest pre-amp on the market myself,a long time coming but it was worth the wait.I will have some time off the end of sept. and Oct. maybe we can set something up then.Where do you live. Robert
There is a review of the Legend coming out soon. I was strongly recommended to listen. Maybe I will. Dying to hear you system on day. A lot of equipment I have never heard but am incredibly curious about.
