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Classic Systems |
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Speaker |
Amplifier |
Preamplifier |
Source |
Interconnect |
Speaker Cable |
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The Kharma - Lamm System |
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| Kharma Ceramique 1.0 |
Lamm ML-1 |
Lamm L2 (pictured)
or L1 |
(various) |
(various) |
(varies) Kharma KLC Supreme
Reference-1A. 28 conductors of pure silver/gold in a substantial vibration
isolation tubing. |
| This system has appeared in slightly different guises at
many different audiophile shows. It is quite musical and seductive.
Because the Ceramiques are fairly easily driven speakers, they can be
paired with the most musical of amplifiers - which we have here in the
Lamms. |
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The Avalon Eidolon - ARC Ref 300 System |
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| Avalon Eidolon |
Audio Research
Reference 300 |
(various) |
(various) |
(various) |
(various) |
| This system first appeared in Fi Magazine (presented by
Robert Harley). Based on this review, many people discovered the wonderful
transparency of the Eidolons. The Eidolons are moderately difficult to
drive speakers, liking lots of current. Another amplifier that drives
these speakers well is the Accuphase A50V 50 watt pure Class A monoblocks. |
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The Extrema - Levinson 20.6 System |
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| Sonus Faber Extrema |
Levinson 20.6
monoblocks |
(various) |
(various) |
Nordost QuattroFil
(varies) |
Nordost SPM
(varies) |
| This system appeared on the scene in about 1992. The
Extremas require powerful amplification, as their impedance drops to near
zero at low frequencies, and the 100 watt pure-class A 20.6es are one of
the few amplifiers which do not blink an eye driving them. Though lacking
bass and the last word in transparency, it can produce enchanting music
from techo and rock-and-roll to jazz and classical. These speakers, and
this amplifier, are a couple of the last pieces of audiophile equipment
produced with humongous amounts of testosterone while being oh, so very
sweet and refined when the material calls for it. |
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The Sound Lab - Wolcott System |
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| Sound Labs (M1 or
U1) |
Wolcott |
(various) |
(various) |
(various) |
(various) |
| This system has appeared at many trade shows. The Sound
Labs are also difficult to drive speakers, and the Wolcotts are one of the
few tube amplifiers that can power them gracefully. |
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