Dunlavy SC IV or Merlin VSM M

Totally agree with Rrog. Disagree with Brauser that Merlin's are plug and play. Good sound can be gained with lack of attention to details but the Merlins are not what I would call "easy going", attention to detail and solid choices is mandatory to achieve GREAT sound as is the case with ALL very high resolution speakers. They would be a better choice for most listening rooms but I would consider the Dunlavys in a large room, your room should work well with either so then it comes down to which you prefer, no one can tell you that. Your gear seems satisfactory with both but I would check with Bobby P to find out what HE thinks. He is VERY attentive to owners of his speakers and will guide you, I'd give him a call.

Or maybe it is just his uncommon committment, belief in his product and willingness to help. How many manufacturers' would offer the same degree of advice and council on a used pair of speakers 11-12 years old? After all, he isn't selling the guy a new pair of his speakers. Obviously Rrog you have never dealt with him and if you had I doubt you would have made that comment.

The Dunlavy's are really superb speakers, I've heard them several times in several different settings and I liked them very much to the point I seriously considered them many years back but for their size and placement considerations. Again, both are valid choices but the Merlin's overall would probably be more practical for most applications.