bobbyapalkovic

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Joule Electra VZN100 with Merlin VSM-MX.
hi rushton,your post caught my attention.you know that i am a big fan of all of the amps you mentioned, a really big fan. but i am interested in what way you prefer the the tonal characteristics of the berning to the joule and what you find the jo... 
Merlin Owner's...
low rider tsm mxs?he'll have to move to nm.b 
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i wouldn't trust me either!b 
Merlin Owner's...
heh steve,great to hear from you and really glad you are enjoying the mx. keep me posted on the breakin and where they end up for you.i'll think about the color thing but i'm not sure it would fly.coming to see me in vegas?b 
Merlin Owner's...
the color is actually a volkswagen color, i think it was imola or emola yellow. and to me they looked like the biggest dammed bumble bee i have ever seen. super sharp but hard to live with in a traditional environment of my wife's antiques and per... 
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that would be just about as bad as that pair of bumble bees we made for rich at signature sound. man, i got a crazy headache just putting those things together.b 
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just a though and my opinion of course but loud colors do take away from the enjoyment of the music in the end. i once owned a pair of light oak snell ias and always thought they sounded bright and would not disappear. i have found that darker spe... 
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i love the piano black because it is the most elegant, timeless and goes with everything.the green moss though, is also spectacular.b 
Merlin's BAM with ERS and puck tweak
1markr,The higher the resolution the system, the bigger the improvement will be. Because you are removing EMI/RFI and BAM cabinet resonace, the sound will become smoother, clearer, more uniform, have a blacker background while being more relaxed a... 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Yes they are pricey but they are incredibly good, very relaxed and complete sounding with remarkable resolution.B@merlin 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Hi Tom,The Merlin will be 5 dB more efficient and offer a more uniform impedance curve with a low of 6.5 ohms while running at 8 to 9 ohms thoughout. The VSM MM would be a much better choice for you (than the VSM M) because they are more room fill... 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Thanks Spencer, do your best!Howard, I used the JPS Aluminata prototypes which sounded as good as any wire I have ever used. Distortion free, relaxed, highly resolved and tonally very accurate. Call Joe and ask him about them. Any reservations I h... 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Hi Joe,I don't care whether you get a new or used pair, you'll still have my product and I will be just as happy to have you as one of the Merlin family. You will find out that I am true to my product first and the owner second This means that any... 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Hi Diamonddude18,When you are ready just give me a call or e-mail and I take care of you personally.Thanks for the kind words.Regards,Bobby@merlin 
Merlin Room at 2004 HE Show in NY
Hi Trelja,I do remember you!Standing in the back of the room would explain why you heard the system sound ripe. When seated, the speakers played in a very balanced manner, at least, IMHO.Your comments are very kind so please stay in touch so that ...