Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Do all Leica owners love music and sound? Must be in the genes. I have had my Wilson Watt/Puppies for about 5 years now. When I got these I stopped looking at speakers because they were so musically sounding to my ears. I have coupled these with all Spectral electronics and it is magic. When I found this combination I stopped being an audiophile. Hmmmm. I wonder what they would sound like with a Conrad Johnson Premiere Preamp? Gotta stop this right now. I would rather have a 75mm F1.4. Bob << Andre, I've gone through the Levinson phase in my audiophilia, and don't think that's where the fun lies. I listened to a big setup recently (all ML electronics, WAMM speakers) and felt it was a pleasant, rich, sound, lacking in real high frequencies. I've heard better, livelier, more toe-tapping sounds for lots less! If you get the chance, try a stock but properly restored Dynaco SCA35 - not the quietest thing out there, and probably only good for 10 Watts per side, but what delicious Watts those are! Price? Around $80 for one euphamistically rated as "checked and working". Add about $100 to actually get it working right. I do like some fairly pricey gear, and have not found, for instance, a stunningly good inexpensive tonearm or turntable. If I could find one, I'd be thrilled to have a nice Breuer Dynamics tonearm - the SOUND that comes from the Linn Sondek + Breuer combo -- clearly audible on inexpensive-but-good speakers and electronics!! I own a Leica M outfit, not because I think the optics will blow a Nikon away, but because I find it great for everyday use like nothing else I know of, and no M is as much fun as the M6! > Don't tell me you ALSO drive a Porsche Boxster or 911 (mass transit) > AND fly a Mooney 233 or Canadair Challenger 604 (electric R/C plane) > AND own a Breitling 'Spatiographe' watch . . .(inherited Rolex, favor '79 Seiko) > AND Martin-Logan Monolith III speakers ! (I haven't been impressed by the Martin-Logans that I've heard, but dunno about this model) >>