grannyring
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| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? I may be in the minority, but I owned the ZH270 & Joule preamp with the VSM's as well as the VAMP and the Thor TPA 30 mono block amps paired with the Thor preamp.The best sound came from the Thor combination. Next was the VAMP. I did not care ... | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? The Vamp could not be switched, at least the two I have owned in the past. Ran it with Merlin VSM's going back about 7-8 years ago now.Wish I had kept it as it is a steal for the money used. | |
| how to ship a large 160lb subwoofer? Pilot Air Freight - trucking company - Will cost you about $100.Used them at least 7 times with speakers weighing from 60 - 450 pounds. | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? If you can get lucky enough to find one Joule made the VAMP integrated amp that is magic with that speaker. Only $1200 or so used. Rare to find, but worth me letting you know about. | |
| Tyler Acoustics my experience I know this thread is really not about Ty only, but I have not dealt with a finer person in ALL of my 35+ years of purchasing anything. I have to share that he is a joy to work with.Huge thumbs up for Ty! One could not possibly do more or work har... | |
| Number of yrs. to reach the finished line? Mitch2, I bet that Clayton & Vibe combo sounds great! I sense they are a great match and sound wonderful together. | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? My post is pretty much is on point with you Nrenter. I think you speak truth! | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Rleff, I love mine and they will stay for a long time. It was a bit tricky getting the right amp however. I really got lucky finding that Sunfire Signature 600 as it seems perfectly suited for the M1's.I did several mods to the backplates that rea... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Yes the Q series is front firing while the Strata III is a downward firing 10 inch driver.The smaller Q series is fine in the corner etc... Room placement on any sub is a matter of trial and error. Larger subs can overpower a room in the corner ho... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? The REL sub is fine and will give you a taste of what a sub can do when set up properly. It is down firing and smaller, so closer to a corner is OK, but my suggested set-up could yield better results.Knowing your room size etc... would help greatl... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Yes, get a sub and set it up as others have said here. Keep the volume low and cross it over low - no higher than 60 htz and 40-50 would be even better.The stage will open up just as Teajay stated on the first post. Please read his post again. He ... | |
| Best Tube Pre-Amp under 4K Ok, I have owned the CJ LS16 Premier MKI on two different occasions as I liked it a great deal. Based on my experience I know of at least 3 preamps that are better sounding today. Again, I have had some extensive experience with this CJ pre and th... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? One question for you Charles1dad,How would you describe the bass performance of your system? Are you able to get a nice foundation on all kinds of music? I like body or "meat on the bones' if you will. I share many of the same sonic goals as you a... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Agreed Charles1dad. Your system is awesome and I have always had an interest in both your amps and preamp. Very nicely put together. | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Charles1dad"But,to each his own"Triode , words of wisdom. The low power amp/high efficiency combination seems to more sucesfully present the flesh and blood, living breathing presence that`s so convincing. This ability to consistently create such ... |