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Merlin TSM comparisons
Rebbi and Bobby,Did you get Supra connectors? Spades? If so, I'm wondering which size. I see both a standard size and XL on the SJOFN website. Also: did you need solder them? I'm not very handy - at all - with a soldering iron.Thanks!John 
Playing the wifes music choices
The question I'm asking myself is why anyone feels the need to call someone any kind of name. 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I'll be looking forward to what Bobby thinks too. I'd love to find something good and inexpensive for my beloved TSMs. 
best position of components in relation to spkers?
I have found the best position to be with the equipment behind me. This also allows for similar sound treatment on both side walls. 
Speakers for Elite PRO-101FD?
I have a Pioneer Elite 110 (8G). I am using Merlin TSMs on stands, with a subwoofer and integrated amp. It sounds fabulous to me, and I feel no need at all for multi-channel. 
sub integration merlin tsm mme
My crossover with my TSMs is set at 50hz. That is what Bobby recommended, and it has worked very well for me. Phase will be dependent upon each person's situation. 
Best Used Speaker for Around $5000??
I'd definitely consider look at Merlins. 
Which speakers have the biggest soundstage
I suggest looking into used Merlin VSMs. 
Which of these SACD players would you choose?
I think maybe you mean the 83, Norm? (i.e., not the 80) Too bad all of Oppo's numbers begin with an 8!Re the Oppos and quality: the 83 is my 3rd over 3 years, and the quality/reliability of all of them has been outstanding. I have also found their... 
Any body have experience with OPPO BDP-80?
"Fair enough", Mceljo. I certainly wasn't challenging you. I was just curious. I never make audio decisions any more without doing direct comparisons of my options in home. Too many assumptions made and lessons learned "the hard way" for me. By th... 
Great Blu-ray or DVD player for CD Transport
I'm not surprised. FWIW it's worth, the Oppo BDP-80 is also much better than the Oppo-980 I owned previously in those areas (and the BDP-83 is much better than the BDP-80). Have fun. 
Any body have experience with OPPO BDP-80?
Why do you think the Elite will be better on SACD? And are you not going to compare? 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
Rockport 
Does the quality of a digital signal matter?
p.s. I had another thought : )It seems to me that, when it comes to audio, we clearly don't know everything yet ! 
Does the quality of a digital signal matter?
This is another one of those issues/questions that comes up now and then (like double-blind testing, differences in cables, etc), and gets talked about a lot for a while. The things that always seem true with the threads include: 1) very few peopl...