Experience of Mundorf S/O or S/G/O in Merlins VSM


Has any Merlin owner got Mundorfs in X-over.
Used with Esostar softdome tweeter I wonder if sound will
"open up" more than Hovlands. If, will it be at any cost in terms of brighter/edgier sound. S/G/O (very expensive) is said to be better than S/O but also more sensitive to placement. Maybe use Mundorfs for tweeter and Hovlands for the rest plus a S/O for upper midrange. Bass I don´t think matters that much.
BTW I use tubes throughout.
Appreciate comments/thoughts even if You haven´t any experience.

Happy New Year/Ear!
clabe

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Thanks guys!
Dgarretson use Clariry Cap MR in his speakers, know him since earlier.
Humble Homemade, I´ve read the Cap Test but can´t make up my mind.
Hi Bobby!
After weeks listening on my Merlins with X-over resoldered with Mundorf silver/gold. Opinion stays the same as my initial i.e. clearer throughout spektra and more distinct in bass.

Best Regards!
Thanks Bobby!
My VSM MX I believe is made 2004, serial no. 3468. My BAM- RCA was made 2007.
If possible I would propably change to S/O that would make it easier (read cheaper) if I have to change the rest.
I will also use Duelund resistors instead of MKP, already use them in RC network together with Mundorf S/O.
Already have S/O in BAM together with Vishay bulk foil resistors (0.01%). To be honest I´m pleased with sound but I want to know if it can be improved in especially upper midrange and treble. Beeing a bit of an "audiogreed" I search challenge for improvement it´s part of enjoyment.

Kindly Regards & Happy New Year!
Hi Bobby!
Did you get my e-mail regarding whether my VSM MX had X-over cryoed or not. Important if I have to upgrade with Mundorf S/O throuhgout whole X-over or not.There´s a considerate difference in price.
Like listening to clarinett a lot, especially to Mr Putte Wickman, world wide known. Unfortunately died last year in respectable age of, think it was, 82.
Sometimes I can find its sound a bit sharp, it doesn´t mean it have to be speakers. Upper treble I find a bit short, could be my phonostage or other equipment.
BUT, I´m willing to give it a try with other capacitors.
I noticed improvement with S/O in BAM + RC network.
Please I´d appreciate if you could tell cryoed or not.

Many Thanks!
Hi Bobby!
Thanks, I haven´t made any changes at all yet.
But yesterday I resoldered X-over with Mundorf Silver/Gold
solder. Made a difference in terms of clearer sound throughout spektra. Treble also sounded extended and lower midrange nicer in terms of more distinct sound. This was what I wanted, I will not change caps so far it sounds really god. Maybe sound even improves as solderjoint gets burnt in.
I didn´t expect this difference by only changing solder.
Sorry for my preconcieved meanings and ignorance.

Many thanks again and the best.

After adding a bypass Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil of 10nF across Mundorf Silver/Oil cap for treble I noticed a clear difference compared to previous Silver/Oil bypass. Treble sounded extended and more pronounced in a natural/live way. Listening without bypass made sound softer and details not as pronounced. I recommend this combo and you definitely keep costs lower compared only using Silver/Gold/Oil in filter.

Many Thanks!