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Revelation: Merlin+Joule- Total bliss
Thanks, Im using now Kimber 8TC for the speakers and Hero for IC. Would your suggestion be a big step up or am I in the vicinity already? 
Revelation: Merlin+Joule- Total bliss
Thanks Doug. What would be a great cable that can be bought used in the several hundred dollar area? 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
GGC, so what was that power cable that woke up your system? 
Revelation: Merlin+Joule- Total bliss
Jud is alive. He is in his 90’s but alive. 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
OK- The Joules Electra 100’s and the Merlins are the F&^%$n combination.It sounds RIGHT! This is a marriage that did not go sour. Wow! 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
Just fired up the Joule electra 100 amps. Wow- what a sound!Im starting to be happy. I think the Merlins are an acquired taste... But the 15" Sub i bought definitely helps for real earth shaking when needed. I just need to add the EQ for some swee... 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
pulled the trig on joules. ill report;) 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
Thing is this speaker appeals to me in many ways but not all.Since this is the biggest most cumbersome piece in the chain, im trying to adjust to it before i give up and continue schlepping more speakers that may or may not work in my room... But ... 
Over and Under Biasing as means for tone control
I read somewhere that under biasing tbe Joule 100 takes a bit of sparkle off, which might be desiarable with some speakers or source players.  
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
What about slightly Under Biasing the output Tubes? Would that take some of the "Bite" off?Would that damage the Tubes or amp or anything else? 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
Ya man. That's the spirit. Killing it now with "Rite Of Spring" with Claudio Abaddo. Agreed. 'Nuff said;-) 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
Interesting. How do you find the sound difference between the Atma and the Pass? 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
4425- The Merlins are a marvelous example of detail and space. a little warming up in the low mids is all i need. Otherwise perfect for my listening levels and listening position. I don't want to start a goose chase. IM happy with 80% off what thi... 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
HAHA! I will! It is true. Getting it tomorrow and ill report back. Are you using it? 
Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?
Hello Mr. Atmasphere (what is your name?). Glad you jumped in!I did all the things you mentioned. Well, i need to clarify. The VSM don’t really lack that much in the low end. They are quite surprising down below 50hz for a 6.5" driver.Where they d...