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Merlin TSM with Manley Mahi-Mahi?
Two great high end brands that apparently have great synergy so a great result is no surprise. Enjoy!! 
tekton design 6.5t
Tekton makes excellent speakers that not only sound great, but are very well built and offer incredible value. I actually don't know how they offer so much for such low prices. 
Merlin TSM with Manley Mahi-Mahi?
Good move Rebbi! You will enjoy the Merlin TSM's even more with quality tube electronics. 
Good Sound under $500
Tekton makes some great sounding monitors in your price range that are also very well built. I don't know how they do it for the very low prices they charge. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
BTW it is Sjofn HiFi not Sjofn. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
Hififile, Thank you for the info, maybe the Supra 3.4 is the logical upgrade from the Supra Classic 6.0. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I got some Supra Classic 6.0 and I think it works very well with the TSMs and for the money it offers fantastic value. Thank you Rebbi. I think this will suffice until I can afford some Cardas cable. Also Lars at Sfojn Audio is a pleasure to do with. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
Yes the TSM directions and positioning the speakers correctly makes a big difference. Even a slight adjustment can make a big difference and the angled wood tool,I forgot the name, that comes with the speaker is easy to use so even a klutz like me... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I found that following the directions mad a BIG difference in sound. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I agree tubes don't work well with the OHMS, but the Unison Research Unico hybrid did a nice job. I thought the Triangle Cometes performed much better with tubes. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I also used an Onkyo 9555,class D, with the Ohms and it was a very good match. As far as Merlin goes they only make two models,one monitor and one floorstander, which are both two way designs and have been continuously evolving over the years with... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I found the Ohms like power. My 85wpc Unison Research Unico sounded good, but my Thule IA252B 250wpc integrated sounded better. The Merlins like tubes and I prefer tubes, butI tried the TSM's with my Redgum RGI35 35wpc solid state amp and it sound... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
Mapman you are right there is a big price difference, but the is also a big difference in performance. Of course they offer very different designs and sounds so as always personal preference is the key and I gave mine. The person I sold the Micro ... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I used to own the Ohm Micro Talls and they are terrific little speakers with the added benefit of a very small footprint. That being said the Merlins are in another league in every area I can think of, but again I feel Ohm makes an excellent speak... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
Mapman, I think they bested the Cometes, a speaker that I feel is an excellent high value monitor, very clearly in just about every area. They are much more transparent, have much greater tonal accuracy, a bigger and more natural sound stage and b...