In article , Ian Molton
wrote:
On Sun, 04 Jan 2004 14:34:37 +0000 (GMT) Jim Lesurf
wrote:

I once used parallel pairs of ESL57's for a while. :-)

Jim, you're a sick, sick, (and very lucky) individual ;-)

I just have a long history of linked periods of temporary madness... 8-]

Anyway, insanity always was an entrance requirement for anyone who was
serious about hifi. :-)

In my defence, I should say that the parallel 57's was mainly for test
purposes to confirm the amplifier was quite happy to drive such insane
loads. Never really had any room for prolonged domestic use of paralleled
57's... :-) TBH, also, getting pairs to agree in terms of stereo image and
frequency response at a listening position is also a nightmare unless you
can stack them vertically with great care.

....although I must admit I *am* now tempted by 989's... :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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