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| Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs? Just send Bobby and email even if he dosen't respond here. He is a great guy who will gove you all the personal help you need. You can contact him through the contact email on the Merlin web site.---Dave | |
| Best monitor under $1000 Definately the Consonance Eric-1s are my choice at $995/pr. new. They "only" get down to 46hz, but they are a perfect match for your integrated, and I loved what I heard so much I am buying a pair for my 2nd system myself. The only downside is the... | |
| Tyler Acoustics with Jolida 302b and cdp? Yes, the Tylers are a perfect match for your equipment. Tyler demos each year with Jolida at CES/THE Show in Vegas.As for the difference in advertised sesitivity... Keep in mind that while they use the same drivers, the Tylers are not just Odins i... | |
| Speaker recommendations please Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature System speakers were my personal choice at about 5K/pr. I think these are superb performers at their price point and far beyond. Used you can find them for 4K/pr. or less.In the used catagory I would also look at... | |
| GMA Callisto VS. Merlin TSM Minbean, I would not rule out the opportunity to hear both in your area... I thought I would never get a chance to hear Merlins, but Bobby set me up with a local Merlin owner and I got to hear his Merlins in his system. I already had a chance to h... | |
| Salk HT3 vs VAS VR4jr Not sure about the VAC 30/30. I would recommend giving Jim a call, or shooting him an email. He won't try and hard sell you on the speakers... If he does not think it is a good fit, I am sure he will honestly tell you.---Dave | |
| Salk HT3 vs VAS VR4jr I have heard them both, and definitely prefered the Salks. Very nice speakers with a great crossover design. That have a build quality that is phenominal. Easy worth the 4K selling price that Jim charges (and a heck of a lot more). Just for disclo... | |
| Green Mountain Audio Europa Max Vs. Tyler Taylo Re Hmm... The muffled comment in particular really has me thrown... Is it possible that the sub crossover is too high (or the sub SPL level is too high)? Positioning could also have an effect on how "open" their sound is (I confess that they sounded ... | |
| Salk HT3 vs VAS VR4jr Bang for the buck IMO is easily the Salk HT3. Much more expensive drivers, and fabulous woodworking by Jim Salk.The JRs are very nice speakers, but it is hard to compete against a builder who is selling speakers for not much more than cost. ---Dave | |
| Green Mountain Audio Europa Max Vs. Tyler Taylo Re I guess the best way to approach this is to find what you would like to improve on from your Tylers.I heard a couple of GMA speakers last year, and personally would rather have the Tylers (no slight against GMA intended). **Disclosure: I should po... | |
| Speaker Selection: B&W 805S or Revel M22 w/Sli-80 I agree with the Merlin recommendation. If you don't have a dealer (I don't either), Bobby at Merlin can hook you up with an owner in your area who will let you have an in-their-home demo. I did this a couple weeks back, and had a great time, whil... | |
| best sounding small speakers The Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signatures are contenders, IMO.---Dave | |
| Tyler Accoustics Lynbrook system ones Superb speakers (no bias of course, as I own them ;-)). Bottom line is they image quite well, and the stage height is amazing, with a very good width too. The highs are smooth, but no detail is lost, IMO. Sounds like they will not disappoint based... | |
| Speakers in the range of $3 to $4.5k per pair? I'll give a positive vote for the Helicon 800s... I just am not quite sure if they would match up well with Rotel electronics. A good match (just for reference) is McIntosh solid state, IMO. | |
| Speaker preference Dali, Audio Physic, Von Swiekrt Definitely agree with Robm321 here... The superb sounding DB-99s from VS are far superior to the VR4SRs in every way (including flexibility with placement and electronics driving them), and well worth the relatively minor extra investment. The VR4... |