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GMA Callisto VS. Merlin TSM
Minbean, what are you driving them with? 
Merlin VSM-MM v. VSM-MX
CN: I've owned my VSM SE speakers for about 7 years now and should have them back this week from Bobby after doing the MM upgrade. There may very well be some performance difference between the standard and premium finish (I don't know for myself)... 
Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs?
Jrinkerptdnet, you are talking about the Joule VAMP integrated? I have one as well and will be pairing it with a pair of TSM-MMs soon. Looking forward to it. Kilsho, in years past Bobby had two rooms at the CES. One had the Merlin VSMs in it with ... 
Joule vzn 80 or 100 for merlins?
Tomryan, if it sounds that much better then it really must be something. My speakers are going from 'SE' version to 'MM' version soon and he raves about that difference. Perhaps that sort of combo (MM or MX) is where he realizes the significant di... 
Joule vzn 80 or 100 for merlins?
Tomryan, my own discussions with Bobby Palkovic definitely wouldn't lead me to believe that he "only really recommends the music box version of the VZN". Has he stated as such? Whether or not the musicwood chassis versions sound better, I don't kn... 
Joule vzn 80 or 100 for merlins?
I have a Joule VZN 80 and don't want for more in terms of power. My room is 24'x13'. Jim 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Joe, I suspect there is a good reason why Mick made a change to the phono stage of the Syrah and left the line stage alone. 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Hanson, what equipment are you using to run the Merlins at home? Thx. 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Thanks Bobby. Always on the lookout for new tunes! 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Bobby, do you happen to recall the title of the Chesky cd? Thanks. 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Daveyf, if you look on the Merlin site it gives info about Bobby and his partner, Bill Hooper, that you may find interesting. Bobby and Bill are former professional musicians. 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Jtinn wrote: "Bobby makes a valid product and has a wonderful reputation. I have met him a number of times and find him to be very personable and also very caring about his craft. I understand why people would be loyal to him and his products."Jti... 
Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series
Rcr, if you used the VSM without the BAM then you never really heard the speaker. In my opinion, the BAM is a make or break unit with the speaker. I would not have owned my pair for several years without it. It makes that big a difference. You men... 
Tenor Hybrid v. VTL MB-450 Sig.
Just tell those guys you are trying to get your Zen on. They'll understand... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
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