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Who stay with Merlin longest time
Perhaps Jimbeam2 would be a more appropriate username. I am a virgin to the Merlin sound. Where in the Boston area can I hear them? Any dusty pairs hanging around the shop that you can ship off for a demo? From what I read I think I would like them. 
Does anyone have a Bryston 4b-st driving horns?
Buy a tube amp. They are simple to maintain. Changing tubes is like pulling a carrot out of the ground. To add a tube simply line up the notches and push down and sway very gently and the tubes slide into place.Try this and you will not look back. 
Favorite music
Thanks Albert, thanks to you, that is a new favorite of mine as well. Please forward similar recommendations. Be well! 
Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences
Got it. I tried to run the scenario so many different ways but got lost. I came up the with the high school friend who owned the 2k car with the 8k stereo. That didn't seem right. Next thought the opposite... 8k car with 2k stereo. That started to... 
Under $2000 speaker for McIntosh MA6500
Can you give a couple examples of speakers you have heard and like/don't like. Also how loud do you like to play music? Are you looking for full range (hard to find at that price) or can you like with a speaker that only goes to 40hz? 
Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences
Okay, check the listing for the Essence Time Warp Candy Gloss direct from Zu. Original price $10,200 selling for $6,000 new. Great deal since they are new at $6000, well under the list of $10,200.The Zu site lists them for $4,000 a pair. The Essen... 
Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences
Point taken. I guess it is not fair or respectful of the design or tastes of other people. I apologize for that. I think I am still feeling sore about losing a bunch of cash on them too. I picked them up from a dealer at a discount prior to Zu dro... 
Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences
I've owned them both and think they suck. Sold the Essence to a frequent poster here who claims they are not very good and moved on. I've heard the latter models and they are okay but still are not that great especially when compared to slightly h... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Looking to by a speaker for the kids room. Zu Soul looks like fun but can they hold up to prodding? No grills is my concern. 
Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences
I'm thinking of buying a pair of Soul originals for my kids room. Found a high quality tube integrated at the dump swap shop.Only thing that concerns me is the lack of grills. I assume the drivers are really rugged and these are sold to folks with... 
solid state vs tubes--with a twist
What publication or society do you review for? 
Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
I know the M5 very well. Is the Q3 better than the M5? The reviewer seems like he can't stand up straight after listening. 
Ohm Walsh 2000 vs MMG vs Vandersteen 2ce Sig?
I remember my dad and I doing an old ohm vs bose shootout years ago. I think the ohms were from crutchfield and the bose from a department store. Are these the same brands or have they come a long way since the 90's? 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The 901's are like two big audiophile buttcheeks. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Verity, Magico, Vandersteen. Maybe they are not from K-Mart but whatever...