@cal3713 thanks for the update. I am well aware of the virtues of the Franks, which is why I am keeping them. If I had to choose between the Franks and the M-60's, I'd probably keep the M-60's, but it would be a though choice. Your PREs are more efficient than my SVIIs, so I can see how the balance might be tipped towards the Franks in your case. BTW, what tubes are you using in the Franks?
Its funny, I've thought about bringing in a Lyngdorf for my downstairs system, where I have significant room acoustics challenges, and returning the Franks to the upstairs system for use with smaller scale works. But if I do that, I will not be letting go of the M-60's.
Keep us posted if you bring in the Pass. I will be surprised if it displaces the Franks, but it would be an interesting experiment.
I assume you are talking about installing the Duelunds in the Franks. I haven't done that yet, but you might want to consider the PRE crossovers also. I recently rebuilt the crossovers of my SVIIs, and the work substantially improved bass articulation among other improvements. I don't have any actual knowledge of the PRE crossover design, but in Coincident models below the PRE, the design and parts list seems pretty consistent. My guess is if you look you will find Solen caps and resistors, and they are not all that hard to beat.
Its funny, I've thought about bringing in a Lyngdorf for my downstairs system, where I have significant room acoustics challenges, and returning the Franks to the upstairs system for use with smaller scale works. But if I do that, I will not be letting go of the M-60's.
Keep us posted if you bring in the Pass. I will be surprised if it displaces the Franks, but it would be an interesting experiment.
I assume you are talking about installing the Duelunds in the Franks. I haven't done that yet, but you might want to consider the PRE crossovers also. I recently rebuilt the crossovers of my SVIIs, and the work substantially improved bass articulation among other improvements. I don't have any actual knowledge of the PRE crossover design, but in Coincident models below the PRE, the design and parts list seems pretty consistent. My guess is if you look you will find Solen caps and resistors, and they are not all that hard to beat.