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Has anyone upgraded from Merlin TSMs?

I have scoured the web. I cannot find any comments, good or bad, from someone who has moved on from the TSMs. I have a pair, and quite like them, but the technology is 25+ years old. Wondering if things have progressed much over the Merlins. Maybe there is a reason I can't find anything. Chasing my tail?

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celtic66
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I've the last version of TSM Black Magic with Master Zoebels on the terminals.  Great speaker and tough to match or even beat within the class.

I've also ATC SCM 20 passives.  Big leap in capital expenditure and decidedly better.  Why wouldn't they be?

The Merlins move well with improvements to what's placed in front of them.  Perhaps that's the best move.  Best success.

celtic66
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Sure.  Improvements in source, preamp, power, power conditioning, equipment stand and cabling all brought improvements to how the Merlins performed.  Some transducers peak quickly, others reflect any true improvements in front of them.  

Even quality massed stands brought improvement.  Best success.

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