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| Speakers closest to Merlin ? Wstam,my older VSM-MMs were 11 years old and I had a buyer.I felt TSMs in my B system due to room design would work well with the newest version of the TSMs.Bobby said it would sound better than my older VSMs and on par or better than my VSM-MXr/M... | |
| Speakers closest to Merlin ? Eggleston ...hmmmm ,have listened briefly to Dianne's .Close to Merlin sound although I preferred the Merlins ,but in different setups.Thanks for the suggestion.Problem is I'll have to sell either my Leben CS300F or Gryphon Callisto 2100 to make u... | |
| Speakers closest to Merlin ? Used Merlins are not an option for me because the sellers dont want to ship out of the States.The room is around 5m x 4m.It will be close to the wall but can be moved out.VSM-MMs worked great in this B system setup.The Callisto 2100 is a powerhous... | |
| In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music In 2011 we(A friend ,on my recommendation, and myself) waited more than 18 months for our VSM MXrs to be delivered.We were always met with excuses on enquiry.At the end we had to threaten to get the goods delivered.By that time the newest of the n... | |
| In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music I am in South Africa...legal recourse will be very complicated and expensive for me.I really cant afford to lose the money paid or spend more money in chasing that may already and most likely be lost for me....If in the States, I would have done e... | |
| In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music In 2011 we waited 18 months for our VSM-MXr/SuperBAM speakers to arrive ..a friend and I ordered at the same time.He decided he wanted Merlins after hearing my VSM-MM SurperBAM.I sold my VSM-MMs this year to a very happy new owner and decided a fe... | |
| In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music I imported the first Merlins to South Africa in 2004.VSM-MMThen again in 2011.VSM-MXr/MasterBAM which I still love and ownI also ordered TSM Black Magics now ...dont know what will happen now .....Very sad news indeed.Bobby made speakers that is a... | |
| What time do you wear? Rolex Submariner,steel/gold,blue face/bezel.Steel/gold oyster bracelet.Previously a Rolex GMT II,steel,red/black bezel. | |
| What new amp for my Merlins Manley Stingray,in 25w Triode mode.Siemens ECC 81 tubes.No complaints from my side... !! Its a great combo,but thats already very well established.A great amp for the asking price. | |
| Gryphon Callisto 2100 Well,the Gryohon went up in "smoke,fire and sparks" No local backup,officially.Havent had the feeling of having it repaired yet.Will also not send to the factory,due to cost of repair and freight cost.I amy also not contact Gryphon directly ....No... | |
| All Merlin family members. Talking about speaker placement in general.Many people just have their speakers too far apart.Artificial hi fi terminology are then introduced... images better,the depth of the soundstage improved,layers better etc.Unfortuanately, the music loses ... | |
| Power cord for my Portal Panache? Try Signal cable Magic Power powercord. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? BMW marketing their turbo diesels in the States ? Very popular in Europe and here in South Africa.I have a 2003 330d auto with a DASTEK chip,151kw and 480Nm of torque. High quality,low sulphuric acid diesel a must for these advanced diesels. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? In the future ,BMWs will be refered to as "Pre-Bangle" and "Post -Bangle "...Pre-Bangle much more pleasing to the eye.I think this is unfortuanate. | |
| Anybody heard the Jadis DA 88 Signature? JoeHave you tried 6550/KT88s and KT90's in the DA-60 ?Can the DA-60 use EL-34 tubes ? It is not sold with EL-34s as a standard tube... How much is the power difference between the above mentioned tubes in the DA-60 ?Did you ever try KT-90s in the ... |