Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel

Rugyboogie: your system...are u driving your main L/R speakers w/ the ASR and the rest of the 5.1 set up w/ ML? Using the Calyso with the ASR for 2 channel or just ASR? 5.1 and 2 channel system one and the same integrated system?

Henryk: In my theater system I am using the ML 33s for the for the main L/R, 335 for the center, 33h for the rears. Fronts L/C/R are wired Valhalla interconnect (balanced), speakers are 1m Valhalla. The 2 channel is strictly ASR. The ML 30.6 DA outputs to the ASR. The ASR is using my old MIT MH 850 EVO for the L/R (I am lookin for 10ft Valhalla, any other recomendations?). My ASR also has a sub output which feeds my Watch Dog. That signal is single ended and full range. I have to switch the Dog from balanced (for theater mode) to single ended for two channel.
The Calypso and the CAT have been sold. They could not hold a candle to the ASR.
I have separated the two channel from the home theater. Originally the room was only for 2 channel, had it to myself for 2 years. For now they have to coexist, next house, I will build two separate dedicated rooms.

I see thanks. Wow Calypso can't handle a candle to ASR?

The Calypso didn't sound as good as the CAT . While it might have had a slight edge over the CAT in the bottom end the presentation and sound stage width, depth, and especially midrange wasn't even close. Vocals were very closed in and not very precise in respect to the soundstage. Once the ASR was brought into my system it was literally like taking many blankets off of my speakers. Usually we would hear subtle differences when switching back and forth between components. With the ASR, the differences were not subtle at all. They were so noticeably better it was eerie. The soundstage is extremely precise. Localization of musicians and their instruments can be pinpointed exactly on the stage. The recording venue is very obvious with the ASR. When listening with the CAT we could tell if it was a studio setup, empty church, or concert hall. Now, listening with the ASR we can tell the size of the room where the music was recorded. The authority and command that the ASR has over the music is (for me) unparalled!!
I am now trying the NORDOST THOR with my setup. Results so far are positive. Will let you know how it all sounds next week when the unit is fully burned in.