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"tears to the eyes good" Merlin Master VSM

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I own Merlin VSM mme's. Having heard the Masters for the first time last night I can honestly say these speakers have a way of drawing you into the music emotionally to a degree that I have never experienced outside of live music. It is so transparent neutral and highly resolved that you can perceive the individual instruments in an ensemble in a way that allows you be involved with the interplay of the instruments and sense of place and space three dimensionally in your room. More importantly it brings out the energy and essence of the musical performance. Listening to the Gershwin Cuban Overture in hi-res was mesmerizing. Hearing the solo trumpet emerging was startlingly real. Rarely have I heard that instrument reproduced so naturally. There is just so much more of a sense of being sucked into the music that the usual audiophile terms and descriptors just go out the window. Wish I could afford them.
abrown

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mt10425
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Eloquent, huh? But no manners...I guess school doesn't teach the right stuff. Anyway, I'm too old to change now. Well, maybe if I became a Merlin head :-)

Hey Map, how's them nuckles?
mt10425
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I'm all for additional forums which cater to specific audio beliefs. Allan, you struck a nerve. I thought I had closed the book on this thread on a friendly note, then another misunderstanding. Jeez I dislike the Internet at times.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
And when Bobby defended you before, I bought it. Now it's "I wish" and "valuable to me". News flash: the world doesn't revolve around you. Could you be more self-centered? Humorless, crybabies are the problem with these forums. I hope this is understood, both, in context and content.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Political correctness or attempting to account for EVERYONE'S feelings before speaking is, generally both, insincere and impossible. People are offended because they want to be. It's simply another attempt to control someone else's message, as is announcing displeasure at perceived caustic or sarcastic comments. People always have the option of changing the channel. People have lost touch with content and now focus on context. This personalizes the message and negates the opportunity to see someone else's point of view. Thank you Mapman.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Hook, line and sinker.
mt10425
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Not the speakers, the marketing of upgrades in general. You've commented twice on different forums protecting BP (never attacked) as a (talented designer) and describing the speakers as a "masterpiece", which I'm sure you're eminently qualified to discern. The original target was Audioquest, which you overlooked. It's becoming a trend, and one open to question. I'm done.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Good morning Bobby. Opinions have questionable value. Both Allan and I are entitled to have them equally. People often take dissenting opinions personally (as do you and your minions) and embrace supporting opinions as gospel (as do the protectors of the Merlin throne). It's unfortunate that the feelings of the Merlin contingent were injured. If you and your believers are going to dismiss anyone who questions any aspect of the Merlin empire, why the need to defend yourselves? I never questioned you or the speakers directly as I've only heard one of the iterations of them at a friend's home. In fact, I praised you and your customer service on these forums. Internet forums and keyboard conversations seldom result in accurate meanings or intent. If ever, you drive through my neighborhood, you would be welcome to visit, listen to my humble system (critique it if you choose) and engage in a pleasant conversation.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Bobby, I appreciate all you've said. However, as reasonable as we think are being, far too many people live in a defensive world. The soundstage of perception becomes constricted. Being more agreeable doesn't change this. If you didn't question, the upgrades which make your speakers better each time would not exist. When people don't challenge and question we end up with an economy which prohibits many of us from being able to afford your fine products.
mt10425
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Aw bobby, you were being sarcastic weren't you? See wasn't that fun?
mt10425
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Sorry, I wish I was going to Denver. I'd love to meet you in person and have a chance to hear the speakers at length (as much as possible). My family vacation starts next week going to Montana over the 4th.
mt10425
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Bobby, thank you for the generous invitation. Denver's on the list. This trip to Montana with my wife and two teenagers is to go back home for them, they were all born in Missoula. I was born and raised in San Diego (the first 40 years). So, maybe if we travel back to my hometown we'll o through Denver. You just never know. If ever you drive to Chicago down I-80 you'll come right through the Quad Cities and would be welcome here. I hope you wife is okay. We miss our horses.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Thanks for clarifying my geographical confusion. Denver and horses just seemed like a natural assumption. Our experience has been with Quarter horses. We still have a lots of tack, no horses but 4 saddles and tack. Maybe we'll get to ride again while on vacation. Enjoy.
David
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