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Tube preamp $1500-2000 for a thin sounding amp?
I`m fairly new at this and am learning from the people in this forum. I`m curious about your wires. Are they silver? 
1st, most memorable recording...
This thread was fun for me, not only reminiscing about my start in upper-end audio but to hear other experiences as well.I forgot to mention that I bought my buddies system when he moved out of state. Those big ol` merlin 3-way, 5 driver speakers ... 
Merlin VSM-MX
Roy, thanks for the great review. If you don`t mind, what are your matching components? 
merlin tsm`s on target stands?
Update...I lucked into a pair of 24" osiris stands here on a`gon a couple of weeks ago. 
merlin tsm`s on target stands?
Hi Sherod,Good to hear from you again. Thanks for your input on the Canadian issue. I`m still waiting for my merlins. :(btw...I think the prima int. running the tsm`s will be a very good match, although I can`t say for sure, as I`m now using a pai... 
Suggestions on an integrated amp for Merlin TSMM
Audio aero prima mk1 can be picked up, used, in these adds for around $600. 6922 tube in the pre which you can roll to get the sounds you want....mosfets in amp section. 40w per channel.Sweet, seductive but detailed. Perfect for merlin tsm`s imo. ... 
Cheap, home-made component stand....
I found a heavy, solid wood, two shelf end table. I`ll put some kind of spike under each leg and try that.Any opinions on this? 
What time do you wear?
An omega seamaster chrono. which I`ll be selling in the near future to fund a killer cdp. :0) 
Sound ideas.....
You also might want to check out Michael Greene`s (room tunes) website. Go to the talk forums. There are some people over there that have their stuff together when it comes to acoustics and room tuning. In fact, I signed up to be a member. 
Best spot for my rack.
I`m fairly new at this, but I`m having 11` speaker cables made so that nothing will be between the speakers. My rack will sit in the corner of a 14` wide room. It makes sense to me that this effort will help produce a more realistic sound stage. I... 
concrete vs. wood listening room
update....just talked to Bobby P. of merlin fame and he loves concrete coupled with some proper room tuning. :) 
concrete vs. wood listening room
Hi Pardales,We`ve exchanged e-mails in the past where you gave me excellent advice on purchasing used, modded electronics. I`d concider panneling the listening room even tho it`s a rental.My primary concern is that speakers on spikes and electroni... 
concrete vs. wood listening room
Thanks Newbee and chazzbo. Yes, I`ll play with room treatments when the time comes. My primary concern is the non dissipation of excess energy and the resulting sound and the best ways to deal with this issue. 
Cheap, home-made component stand....
Schipo...what kind of spikes would you use? Thanks for your help.Dick 
Cheap, home-made component stand....
Thanks Schipo, but for my application, I want something low and with spikes, I think. Man, those little tables look like a great bargain tho!