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SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Well as you maybe recall, i pondered between the Atmas and the berning. glad i opted for Berning.. 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Hi Paul,Why not try out the new ZH230 - comparing the ZH270 it would always recommend the ZH230, it seems finer, but as quick, and bass is a real strong point in that speaker, when driven by that amp!! (Says I who as a violinist don't care too muc... 
Valvet A3.5 Block with Merlin VSM ?
hi everybody,I run Merlins in order of appearance withCJ Premier 11 (nice n slow, slighty fat, blotched memory)Einstein absolute tune OTL/Mosfet integrated: Wonderful, cool.Berning ZH 270, the real thing. fast, impressive, expressive.as an afterth... 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
hi rtn et al.of course, the ongoing presumption is, that I am indeed missing something when going direct.I wanted to make a point in saying I cannot hear it.Of course I hear that it sounds different with a pre, but better? (I use a new Berning tub... 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
what's the rest of your system? 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
I enjoy the s7i direct to berning zh230 driving stella Opus/novus speaker System, dont miss a thing! 
Which cost more: your system or your car?
I like that cartridge ;-)As we have disposed of our car, the system comes in at full weight, but we might get a fantastic car for that.But then again, I go for bows, and then we wouldn't get that far. 
DarTZeel Preamp
i just read the soundstage report on dartzeel. i just read this thread.R.I.P. 
What's your profession? Age?
If I see nowadays prices, my system would be around 50K$which I consider ridiculous. If I paid half of that amount, it would be a lot.I am still a violinist, my love is in violins and bows (!!), Age by now (still bang in the middle of statistics) ... 
Integrated amp for my Sonus Faber Guarneri
here we go: http://audio-database.com/ACUSTIK-LAB/speaker/stella-novus-e.htmlwhen googling for it, you even find a us-dealer charging 12K for it. Highend pricing is variable as fuel ;-) 
Integrated amp for my Sonus Faber Guarneri
May I add something re Sub:I own a Acustik Lab Stella Novus; http://audio-database.com/ACUSTIK-LAB/speaker/stella-novus-e.htmlNot only is it an extremely versatile item, that thought along lines of bass managment, that velodyne came much later to,... 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
I am getting fairly tired of people knowing more than other people, that includes people who actually know, but use 3million words to say so, or manufacterers who have a double agenda, maybe a'gon has its limits.I approach a system of simplicity, ... 
One off my Audiopax 88s has gone up in smoke.
I have been watching this thread from afar, I own a Model 5; i would really wish them to succeed in this turnaround, as their products have a promising sound. lets keep fingers crossed!egidius 
Ayre MX-R VS Vitus SS-010
@all: Any hype seems problematic (audiozen? how does that SS amp compare to a Berning Quadrature Z? See, that's what I mean - its impossible to know all top rated items)@chris10an: without being indiscreet, could you elaborate about your experienc... 
Wadia S7i direct to amp
..thanks for your clarification! Good to know there is background behind a statement ;-)I cannot judge 381 vs s7i, they will have similar problems.Interesting point about the Digital pre - but: isn't it always the case with a DAC giving out the fu...