Spent some time with the L500 and L700 yesterday and A/B'd them on a SRM323, 353X and on 252S (where of course one has to plug and unplug). Could tell almost no difference between the 323 and 353 as expected off a SE source (the Hugo + iP7+). Between 252S and 323S a world of difference. Had really hoped to live with the 252 given size and price. Alas, while not comparing would have likely meant satisfaction with the small 252, the 323 drives both the 500 and 700 so much better (bigger soundstage, more defined bass, clarity and so on). In fact the amp in above pairing has a far greater impact on SQ than the step up from 500 to 700. So one could be happy with L500 paired with 323S. The SQ improvements from 500 to 700 on the 323S are more subtle I thought, did I notice better separation and more bass impact ?! hmmmm.
Will sit down with the 500/700 with 323S/006ts next given Marshal has this nice 006ts to sell.
Sound advice guys, thank you again
Will sit down with the 500/700 with 323S/006ts next given Marshal has this nice 006ts to sell.
Sound advice guys, thank you again