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Merlin vs. Totem vs. Verity vs.????

I'm having to replace my beloved Vandy IICE's with something physically smaller. Associated equipment is an Audio Research D-115 mk2 amp (100 watt) , LS-8 preamp ( both tube), CAL Audio CL-10, and MIT 750 cables). Leading candidates right now include the Merlin VSM-SE, The Totem Mani2's or Forests, perhaps ( a stretch financially) the Verity Fidelio's , if they're half as good as the awesome Parsifals, and anything else worth listening to at or below the size and price of the Merlins. Question is, what should be in this group? The ProAc 2.5s have been recommended. How about the Meadowlarks? Anything else that ought to be in contention? JimB
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I’m running with Merlin TSM Black Magic Edition in a second system powered by the Ars Sonum Filarmonia, and they sound great. This is my second pair as I foolishly sold the originals. I’ve also owned the floor standers with master BAM but prefer the versatility of the TSM. Add a small sub or two and it’s a fantastic and fun little system that punches with the big boys.

 I also like the smaller ProAcs having heard them with Synthesis amps at Dejavu Audio near DC, and in their room at Capital Audiofest. I liked the ProAc / Synthesis pairing so much that I run the Titan A100 KT66 integrated amp in my main rig with ProAc D40R.

You can’t go far wrong with ProAc or Merlin.

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