The ML is proving to be a great 'late night' listen... is seems to have all the dynamics even at low volums... which is nice...
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The ML is proving to be a great 'late night' listen... is seems to have all the dynamics even at low volums... which is nice...
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I'm pleased that you are happy, and as an additional comment regarding amplifier sound, I would bet that yours, in comparison with a Krell, a Benchmark, and an ATC SPA2 would probably be indistinguishable.
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Ah the 'late night listening test'. It is always a good test of any system to see how quietly one can listen to it, without loosing dynamics, clarity and soundstaging.Originally Posted by Ninanina
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I certainly am very happy with the ML Dennis
I've never heard a Krell, Benchmark or ATC amp so I cannot comment on how they would sound against the ML
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I think you're right there Barry and I was listening very quietly last night and all was well with the sound, to my ears anyway
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I've not heard your particular ML but everything you've said about its sound so far is what I would also say about the Krells I've heard.
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In another thread early Krell amps were likened to SET valve amps.
Ninanina, have your heard any valve amps that you might compare the ML to?
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Actually no I haven't but I've not heard a ss amp that compares to the ML sound either, they are all different
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