Has anyone heard the new LAMM L2 preamp?

I have never enjoyed the SF products. The Aesthetix I/O is one of the best, especially if you use low output cartridges. The CAT also has a fairly nice phono stage already built into the ultimate.

I have not personally heard the new preamp. I do know some people that say the synergy with Lamm equipment is amazing. I have also heard that with other equipment other than Lamm, it is just average. If you plan on keeping the 1.1, you would be making an excellent choice staying with the L2.

The CAT is also quite good. The other preamp you should consider is the Aesthetix Callisto. It too, is quite a bit less expensive ($8000) than the L2 and matches up with everything well. The phono stage is widely considered the very best available and you will probably be hearing big things about the Callisto as well.

What are you currently using? What speakers?

The big problem for you is the expense of the L2 and the fact that it does not have a phono stage. What are you currently using for a line and phono stage? Would you just keep your current phono stage? Also, how much vinyl do you listen to compared with digital?

Dkuipers: I am sure everyone knows someone who has had problems with some equipment here and there, but for someone to call it junk is not only irresponsible, but it is also immature. I know someone that had major problems with some Lamm equipment does that make it "junk"? I think not. I know better than condemning an entire line based on one person's problem. Lamm equipment is excellent as is Aesthetix.

Tgraffair: BTW, if you have any questions regarding quality and reliability of the Aesthetix equipment, ask Albert Porter.