david_berry

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Ayre C-5xe Break In Period?
Impressive competition! I would love to read the results when you get the time to post. 
Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What?
Jeez, with already over 20 posts, I don’t think that my post will add much, but what the hell.I have owned the VSM-SE, M, MM, and finally the MX with the Super BAM. These speakers do not put out the quantity of bass as say the Revel F-30, Gershman... 
The importance of component location...
My understanding of a manufacturer stating not to have the amps on the floor is potential ventilation problems (i.e. reducing the "chimney" effect with the bottem plugged up with a shag rug :))I keep my monoblock amps on the floor between the spea... 
Analog point of entry...
That's just Marco. Read some of his answers - a very well informed audio guy, but can sometimes be just silly - SILLY I TELL YOU!That aside, I am also interested in what others have to say about this subject as I am entertaining the same idea as P... 
Are Merlins too much?
Uppermidfi,Do you actually mean the TSM-MX (the "bookshelf" speaker) or the floorstanding VSM-MX?Regardless, talk to the designer himself and he will help you out.As the TSM with stands will take up about the same space requirements as the VSM, le... 
Stillpoint ERS Paper Question
I have 2 small (2"x3") on my CPD and one 2"x3" sheet on my BAM that comes with my Merlin speakers. 
Good workout music for baby boomers
Good thread!Def Leppard and White Snake 
Simaudio W5 match to SF Line 2
Wizard454,I have owned the Studio 60v2, the SF Line 2SE and the Moon W5 all at the same time. All great products whereby you cannot really go wrong except that the Studio 60v2 really do not require the amount of current that the W5 can produce.My ... 
No way,No how,Never will...
Quiet!...Do you hear that Bob?It's a pair of Joule monoblocks calling out your name :)David 
My Best of CES
Trelja,The integrated amp is the ARS Sonum Filarmonia. 
EMM "Versions"
Oneobgyn and Fsarc,Thank you for taking the time to write out your answers. It is much appreciated!David 
Wilson Sophia
Hi George,My seven year old son is quite content with his boombox in his room; however, since moving my system to a dedicated room in the basement, this left open the Denon/Paradigm system in the livingroom to both boys. They do enjoy it and the 2... 
Wilson Sophia
" At 'this' level/price-point;there are many great speakers and we get to pick and choose."Yeah, like the Merlins :)Just pulling your leg.I can appreciate your disappontment in receiving your brand new speakers and there is some damage on them. It... 
Merlin speakers a new start for me
Hi George!Isn’t this a great hobby? During the time that I have owned the Merlin VSM’s, I have also owned a pair of Revel F30’s, a pair of Gershman Avant Garde RX-20’s and Paradigm Studio 60 v2 (also took out on loan Dynaudio Contour 3.0). All of ... 
Joule Electra OPS-1 or 2 MkIII
I would agree with Nelsjay. I owned the LA 100 MK III for about a year and currently own the LA 150.