Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/16

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Subject: Re: High end audio [Macintosh] and [Leica] photographic analogies
From: RBedw51767@aol.com
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 07:12:43 EST

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)
  >>