Audio Logic 24MXL compared to Audio Logic 34MXL

I put the number in that thread. 203-222-2274. Let us know what he tells you.

Posbwp555, until a week ago I had a very similar system to yours - Audio Logic 24MXL, Cat Ulitmate MK II, and CAT JL2. I use an ARC CD3 MKII as a transport and Merlin VSM-MX speakers. Two months I bought a Placette RVC and I sold the CAT pre after six weeks of A/B. You might want to consider trying it. It also worked very well as a volume control, which gives remote control volume and very fine gradations of volume level. Any way just my experience. I still have not heard any comments on the 34MXL, so I too wait for some comments on the new edition. Jerry Ozment seems like a straight shooter and if he makes a change it would probably for a good reason -- so if anyone has heard the new version - please pipe in...

Pubul57, can you describe the pros and cons of the CAT Ult MK2 and Placette RVC comparison. What tubes did you use in the CAT? I have found that the stock tubes are crap.
I have done extensive tube rolling in the past year and have settled on some very rare and expensive tube types that take the CAT to a level of performance that is not even approached with the stock tubes. I spoke with Jerry Ozment again this week and he said that the upgrade would cost 300 to 400 and asked me to check back in a month to see if he was ready to take orders. He is overloaded with work and has recently moved. He does seem like a very nice and down to earth guy that doesn't hype his gear and try to rape you for upgrades. I think his gear is good value for the money. I'll post again when I talk to him in early January. Bart

I recently purchased the audiologic 34mxl by The great Jerry ozment. It is absolute music. Some audiophile's had an issue with bass on earlier models, but on the latest 34mxl, I find the bass absolutely musically and emotionally very satisfying. This dac is very musical and without a hint of digital artifact. The highs are realisticly extended, just like real life. The midrange is so lifelike until it is uncanny, not syrupy and artificially warm. to quote Goldielocks (it's just right).This is another one of those fine products that require a system of top notch quality to realize it's full potential. I owned the wonderful 24mxl, but this upgrade is just plain better in every way. I am waiting For my new metronome kalista transport, I expect it within a few weeks. WOW, I am expecting something exceptional in this combination. If you desire the best of dac's, tubed or solidstate, no hype, no chutzpa, but pragmatic and mature design philosophy,then the experience of Jerry Ozment is what you want. Just buy it, set back, relax, and enjoy music.

Audioezra,

Thanks for the post. I have been waiting for someone that has actually listened to both DAC's to respond. I guess you sold your 24MXL and purchased a new 34MXL? I have been calling Jerry relentlessly for 24MXL upgrade information but he hasn't finalized anything yet. I will probably wait for an upgrade to be offered. Can you name any high end DAC's you have auditioned (EMM, APL, etc.) and compare their strengths and weaknesses relative to the 34MXL?

Bart