Will a New Amp Sound Better Than My ML333?


I have a Mark Levinson No. 333 amplifier that we bought new over 25 years ago. It was repaired by an authorized service facility 5 years ago. I do not know whether the facility performed any restoration beyond the needed repair, which was fairly extensive. The ML333 is my main amplifier today, as it has been since we acquired it.

Anyway, I generally believe that new technology is better than old technology, so I have been wondering whether I should consider replacing the ML333.

Will, for example, two Benchmark AHB2's in mono mode, or a Bryston 4B3 offer a sonic improvement over the ML333?

If I "upgrade," the amp must have the possibility to be the last amp that I ever buy and must not restrict my possible choice of speakers in the future.

 

128x128mcdonalk

The ML 333 is a very good amp. Unless you are willing to spend more it’s hard to beat the ML333.

@jjss49 

That’s “Mr. 5 posts” to you, buddy. 😂

I’ve been an audiophile for almost 40 years. Not posting here does not disqualify me from having an opinion, nor does it make my opinions any less valid. I’ve bought and sold on Audiogon for many years and have been reading these forums for quite a while. Now that I’ve submitted my resume, let’s get back to that double blind 27.5 vs. 333 test. 😁

@jrimer

welcome

perhaps you woiuld post your system so we can see what an experienced audiophile you are... i see you sold a cary sli-80 in 2017, nice lush tube amp 👍... now did that sound like a levinson? .... or did you actually find something better?  😂🤣