Coincident Frankenstein SET and Avantgarde

I have some experience with both the Coincident Frankenstein Mk1 and the Lamm 2.1. I did not like the Frankenstein. The build construction was poor and the transformers had a buzzing sound. The Franks were connected to Acapella horn speakers and you could hear the tube rush through the horns. Admittedly, these were Mk1 Franks and the newer Coincident Frankenstein’s maybe be better built and have a lower sound floor, but I cannot confirm this statement.

The Lamms, were in an entirely different league. Dead quite, well built, and had a very low sound floor. For an 18w amplifier, they sounded very dynamic and detailed. The only thing that I did not like about the Lamms was the price. If you can swing the price of the Lamm, I think it would be a no brainer. Enjoy!

Several years ago I ran Avantgard Duos and Trios with the Lamm ML2s, and it was a match made in heaven.

Brf,
sorry about your unfortunate experience with an earlier model Frankenstein,it`s completely different from my MarkII version experinces. I`ve not read of other owners with your same complaint at all(numerous archives) but stuff happens even if very rare.

I think either amp would sound excellent with this speaker.For the record my amp is silent, one of It`s special attributes is an ultra low noise floor which allows inner detail, nuance and micro dynamics to flourish.

Best Regards,

Charles1dad, I have also heard the original Coincident Dragons and their build construction was also very poor. One of my friend's Dragons had a slightly twisted top plate because it could not properly support the amp’s weight. He subsequently upgraded to the Dragon Mk2 and I must say, build quality is much better, therefore, I can only assume the same holds true for the Mk2 Franks. BTW, I have the same speakers as you except in natural cherry.

Brf,
The Coincident Total Eclipse is quite the speaker, I have no doubt it sounds fabulous driven by your Lamm SET smps.