Nagra VPA versus Lamm ML1.1

Can't speak for the Lamm, but the Nagra is very smooth and musical, with the correct tubes (both 845's and internal tubes) it is very harmoinically fleshed out. I own Verity Parsifal Encores, and there is a reason the Verity people showcase them with Nagra electronics....

I haven't heard the Lamm ML1.1, but I own Lamm M1.2 Reference hybrid and I have had the Nagra VPAs on dealer loan for over two weeks, and I have to agree with Rcprince.

Not to simply defend my choice of gear..... but, a re-tubed VPA does not sound like a stock VPA.

To anyone who runs tubes, that should come as no surprise, as each VPA has 4 tubes (input and driver internally, and two 845's on the top). Anyway, nothing against the Lamm's, they're obvioulsy first class, just adding that the Nagra can be sweetened and made more palpable with different tube sets......

Artg, I agree with you, rolling tubes definately lets you voice an amp/pre amp to your personnal preference, this is true on ALL tube eq. What is so stupid IMHO, is when reviewers receive tube eq. they use esoteric interconnects, speaker wire, and STOCK frikin tubes. Whas that all about? I just don't get it. Same with the folks here on the Gon. IMHO, you HAVE to voice each tube amp w/nos tubes to really see whatcha got. JMHO.

Steve, how you liking that Berning I sold you. Still got it? Hard to beat that bass, huh?