hi gang, since i last posted, i have opted against going with soundlabs. i have happily settled on purchasing merlin vsm-mx speakers due to the fact that i may have a chance to go for a house and do a real deal listening room (read converted bedroom) and the fact that i do not want to deal with lugging big gear( for now) i have been greatly impressed with press i have seen the tbi magellan VIIIsu passive sub get as of late. i am seriously considering powering it with a ml 33H:here is the planned gear list:
audio aero capitole cd player stereo sacd player grado statement phono cartridge nottingham deco turntable w/ space-anna tonearm w/ deco power supply art audio vynil ref phono preamp mac mcd205 cd changer vtl 7.5 main preamp 1pair thor audio tpa-60 60 watt mono tube amps 1pair merlin vsm-mx speakers tact audio rcs 2.2x (will only use on the subs) 1pair mark levinson 33H 150 watt mono solid state amps (will use on passive subs) 2x tbi magellan VIIIsu passive subwoofers shunyata or cardas cables (undecided)
this is the planed setup. the only areas i am trying to review are the cables and the passive subs. any ideas for subs? and yes i will run stock electrical(untill i get to winter and sart the room revamp)
Buy the VSM-MX Merlins and match with a suitable OTL amp eg. Berning,Joule-Electra or Atma-Sphere and you perhaps wont need the sub.If you still find the need for a sub ,look at the Rel active subs ....
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