Weight Reduction Program (ML333 > AHB2)

[mcdonalk]

I replaced my 30-year-old Mark Levinson #333 stereo amplifier (150lbs.) with a pair of AHB2's (2 x 12.5lbs). The AHB2's sound better, at least so far. I can't prove it, though. You'll have to take my word for it.

I'm not sure what to do with the ML333. I can't fling it around like I used to do.

 

[AudiOhm]

Congratulations on your weight loss.
I am happy with weight and heat...

Ohms

 

[tomchris]

I replaced my 30-year-old Mark Levinson #333 stereo amplifier (150lbs.) with a pair of AHB2's (2 x 12.5lbs). The AHB2's sound better, at least so far. I can't prove it, though. You'll have to take my word for it.

I'm not sure what to do with the ML333. I can't fling it around like I used to do.

What are the AHB2 driving? What differences have you noticed between the ML333 and the AHB2s?

As a student in the 90s I could not afford Mark Levinson, but boy did I ever daydream of owning a pair of ML no.33(H)

 

[Angsty]

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[Cogito]

I wish my amp weighed 150 lbs!

 

[Angsty]

I have a 50 lb amp. My ears love it - my back hates it.

 

[Cogito]

I have a 50 lb amp. My ears love it - my back hates it.

Mine's at 74 lbs. But as any audiophile knows, the heavier they are, the better they sound. Yes, this has been scientifically proven.

 

[Angsty]

Mines at 74 lbs. But as any audiophile knows, the heavier they are, the better they sound. Yes, this has been scientifically proven.

Then obviously, a 150 lb amp would be twice as good!

I can certainly relate to the poster who opted for smaller, cooler, lighter amps. I do wonder what my choice will be when I downsize.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

I replaced my 30-year-old Mark Levinson #333 stereo amplifier (150lbs.) with a pair of AHB2's (2 x 12.5lbs). The AHB2's sound better, at least so far. I can't prove it, though. You'll have to take my word for it.

I'm not sure what to do with the ML333. I can't fling it around like I used to do.

Maybe you could have just put the ML 333 on Ozempic?

 

[Cogito]

Maybe you could have just put the ML 333 on Ozempic?

But it's weight will reduce too fast, resulting in saggy metal faceplates!

 

[Cogito]

Then obviously, a 150 lb amp would be twice as good!

That's pretty much the logic! Those 5 lb Class D amps sound rediculous!

 

[Angsty]

If I were looking for light and tight, I’d be willing to give Apollon a try. But, I have a soft spot for NAD, so the C298 would be on the short list.

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[phoenixdogfan]

But it's weight will reduce too fast, resulting in saggy metal faceplates!

Mark Levinson face? It's what happens when they titrate up too fast!