bobbyapalkovic

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Jumping in with both feet, VSM-MM
this will be fine and work better than between the pre and power amp.and yes the speakers will come with the super bam.b 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
a few are on their way now and more coming right after that so VERY soon.b 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
nothing planned but just revamped the bam. the new super bam is really a big improvement. i think as much as another 25 or 30% to the whole system.price had to go up slightly because it cost us 33% more to build.b 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
the tsm is less damped than the vsm and the mm version of each is less damped than the mx version of each.as far as a specific damping factor that is most ideal, that is impossible to say because i have heard amps with low damping factors that are... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
or so you'd think but i have found that multiples of output tubes while reducing the output impedance tends to damp the bass more so. i prefer the tonality and presentation of amps with fewer output tubes and higher output impedances. control and ... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
thank you all, lost my father in law who has been like a father to me for the last 20 years. my wife and i spent the last 6 1/2 months trying to get him strong again but he just wasn't able to make it through this time.b 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
in terms of bass alignment/cabinet construction the q of .7 is neutral, i agree with you. i was trying to make the point that our designs are more damped electrically and mechanically so one should pay attention to the damping factor and output im... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
ok, but understand that the merlin tsm is a more damped design so it has a higher q. this means you want to use the speaker with an amp with a lower damping factor or higher output impedance. tubes on the merlin will make them sound their best jus... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
and george the things like the siltech and the meridian sound better on the sf because they are lighter and leaner. this goes better with the character of the sf. you need to try things that sound better on the tsm to get the true picture of the c... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
george,i think you should try some different tube amps (like the one i sent you the brochure on) and wires like the cardas i told you about. this will change the timbre more like the sf but still retain the uniformity, speed and clarity of the mer... 
How do the Merlin TSM compare to other speakers
you must have had an older tsm and not the mm or mx to have said what you said.b 
Couple of questions on the Merlin VSM speakers...
budrew,one thing you may want to consider is a diagonal setup in a room nearly square and this size. it will give you much more space behind the speakers (down the center) and allow you to sit farther away and propagate a longer bass wavelength th... 
Update Merlin TSM-Speaker Cables please
i have the 10 and 13 single run.use it with my jumpers. 
Update Merlin TSM-Speaker Cables please
spencer bank told me about signal cable he got for a friend and i have it here and am breaking it in now. very promising thus far.b 
Calling Merlin upgraders
the vsm m in studio black can be upgraded to the vsm mm and the vsm m in clear coat can be upgraded to the mx.the m cabinet with the clear coat finish is more damped so we can cold temper more parts and improve the uniformity and resolution. marke...