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Merlin Master Bam Alert
Thuah98, you're kidding right? My payment was over two full months before yours and I'm still waiting so get in line :-)My secret is to pay and try to forget about it, not easy and rarely works but in my experience the wait is usually worth it. Ch... 
Best Integrated, period.
That's exactly what I'm wondering too Pubul57. I really would love to hear from someone who's heard those luxman A/B amps on the Merlin speakers. 
A Preamp for ARS Filarmonia ?
I ordered mine with a break, (not sure what else you'd call it) in the circuit. Basically another pair of RCA's so the pre-out goes to the bam and the BAM out comes back in that extra pair of RCA's. This allows for exactly what you're after. All s... 
SS amps for merlin vsm
Interesting question. I too am using a Filarmonia with my VSM-MXe's. I'm just looking to try something new and maybe using SS in the summer and the Fila in the winter.Not to hijack this thread but I'm wondering if anyone has heard or has an opinio... 
any audiophile guitarists out there?
I don't know if I'd classify myself a guitarist as I've only been playing a year, (I do love it by the way), and I'm not even remotely good, but I have a Fender Telecaster into a Swart AST-R, (5W tube amp and LOUD), and a Reason Bambino, (switchab... 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
9rw, a quick look on-line reveals positive professional reviews with such amps as...ARS Sonum, (my fave)Musical FidelityMarantzAtma-Sphereand of course Jouledidn't bother to look too hard for more examples...and if you look through systems here at... 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Hi Juancgenao. Just to be clear, I didn't have the GR speaker cables, just the interconnects along with AU24 speaker cables. That being said, with the Stealth cables I find that they do the neat trick of sounding more detailed, fuller, (is that a ... 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
I also think Bobby provides great advice and I used the AU24 speaker cables as a result when I couldn't afford the GR's. I used and still use some GR in my system but for my tastes I really have been very happy with Stealth cables and am moving mo... 
To ARS Sonum/Merlins owners - Which CD player ?
I'm using the Sony SCD-XA5400ES with mine. Highly recommended. 
Candidates for tonearm cable for phantom arm
I use a Stealth Hyperphono on my Raven/Phantom and feel it's excellent. If you are patient you should be able to get one at least close to your upper limit. Mine has a right angled DIN.Cheers. 
Stealth power cables with 20amp IEC
I use an Stealth M5000 with a 20A IEC so I know that one is available. 
Tonearm cabling for Graham Phantom
I've been very happy with the Stealth Hyperphono cable on my Phantom arm, (right angle DIN). I find it to strike a great balance of being detailed while still sounding full as opposed to strident, (rare in my experience). Very natural sounding. Be... 
Power Cords for TW Raven AC & Levinson 390
I'm using a VH Flavour 4 on my Raven AC motor controller right now. Seems to hold well. I've also used a Lessloss and it's been fine too, (actually the Lessloss is more flexible and lighter than the VH so it might be a bit better option for the mo... 
Shorter belt for TW-Acustic Raven AC-1
I know the Raven AC has a shorter or longer belt option. I didn't have sufficient space for the long belt on mine and went with the shorter one. Is that one still too long? 
Feickert Protractor - anyone use one?
Love my Feickert. Used it for a few different arms now. Works like a charm and I never have to worry about what arm I decide to use down the road as it will work for everything and has the curves for a couple of different mounting approaches, if y...