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What preamp for Lamm M1.2 ?

I was thinkung about getting the ARC Ref 3, but I din't noticed that Lamms have an awfull lot of gain - 32dB. I was told that the Ref 3 will not work well with Lamms because of that.

I know that the logical step is to get the Lamm preamp but beeing as lazy as I am, I want something withe a remote (not to mention SINGLE volume knob).

Any thoughts ?
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elberoth2 OP
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From your description, both LL2 and L2 sound very tempting ... if only they were equipped with a remote :-(

CJ ACT 2 also sounds like a good idea. The CJ 350SA, which is a natural partner for ACT2, has 35dB of gain - 3dB more than my Lamms - so there is a chance that it will work with Lamms too.
thesaint519
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I, too, chose the Lamm L2. What a combo.
kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
FYI: I upgraded from my Ayre K-1XE, with its optional phono boards, to the VTL TL-6.5 line stage preamp with the Basis ASR Exclusive phono preamp. These work even better with my hybrid Lamm amps, (M2.1 monoblocks),than my Ayre did.

My friend's ARC REF. 5 preamp works really well with his Lamm M2.2 monoblock amps too.
thesaint519
162 posts
 
Yes, I've heard the VTL preamps and the ARC preamps create good synergy with the Lamm Hybrids. They are great choices.
robert864
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I've had the Lamm M1.2's with Wilson Maxx 3. The ARC ref 3 and 5 sounded SHRILL! Stay away. I strongly recommend the Aesthetix Callisto Eclipse. Pricey but fantastic.

I clearly liked the Mac C500T better than than the Ref 3. The C 2300 sounded almost as good.
The luxman c800f was better than either Mac. The Aesthetix is perfect.
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