In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music

Very sad news for me also. I own a pair of Bobby's VSM-MXe's and had always hoped to meet him face to face and tell him how much I enjoy them. I know I'll think of him every time I listen to my system. I'm sure he's up there with Pubul57 who was also a big supporter of Bobby's work.

@ihmeyers Rich Brkich at Signature Sound (http://wp.sigsound.com/product-lines/merlin-music-systems/) is now handling distribution and service for Merlin products.  Rich and Bobby go way back and Rich has an outstanding reputation in the industry.  I don't think you have anything to worry about.  Dick

@ihmeyers Well, floorstanding speakers of any kind are going to be a PITA to fix if you have to ship them off but I understand what you're saying.  I'm from your generation and I also agree about Gen X.  My daughter is a music therapist, plays the piano, guitar, ukulele, and harp but most of her music listening is done on youtube.  Go figure.

I found that old listing that you mentioned and it may very well be true but I would get it straight from Rich first.  That said, since I already own a set of VSM-MXe's, I haven't really been in the market.  However, I would love to add a set of TSMs and would have no hesitation in buying on the second hand market.  Dick