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Enzo,Best 1K I ever spent was a Rives Level 1 consult. I freely admit that I spent much more on the solutions but my "Rig" reached levels that were hard to comprehend. YMMV but I am a very satisfied Rives Audio customer. 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
SsTalwar,See this thread for a robust, detailed and full exchange on the MasterBam and Master RC networks with the remarkable Duelund caps.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1260044200&&&/Anyone-using-Duelund-VSF-capacit... 
Amarra or upgrade my Wavelength Brick
Former Amarra Light owner/user. Converted to Pure Music Player 1.0. Now at 1.23. Simply kicks-Ass. Running in "Hog" mode and using the memory player feature to isolate from computer noise. Excellent sound. Best I have ever had. Glad I chomped on i... 
Merlin super bam How to connect.
Paul,Thanks. I'm a big fan of Roger Mojeski. He knows his stuff. I have a friend with an Rm10. I agree, it's no slouch for sure.Please keep us posted on your Goldpoint audition.Thanks,Jim 
Merlin super bam How to connect.
Paul,I lived with two versions of LA-100 as well as LA 150 with my MR Rm9. (loved that amp. Never should have sold it. RAM Labs El34 Siemens were magic in that circuit) I'm curious, What passive could possibly sound better? What could cause you to... 
Merlin super bam How to connect.
Bobby,Thanks for the clarification and correction. I agree, listening both ways is the only way to go. Trust you ear. 
Merlin super bam How to connect.
After you try between the source, Use the tape loop. The Super Bam was designed for the buffering that the pre provides. Sounds much better IMO. try it, you'll like it! 
Merlin owners, AC or battery for BAM?
I have never asked Bobby directly, but some of us are "hoping" that Bobby may get bitten by the 3 way bug when the economy improves. I built my new room with bass trapping up the wazoo with this in the back of my mind. He's just persnickerdy abou... 
Merlin owners, AC or battery for BAM?
Paul,Bobby/Merlin reminds me of that Japanese luxury car ad line from the 90's:" The Pursuit of Perfection". Even after 20 years, he is looking for better ways to skin the cat. Fun to be his customer for sure. 
Merlin owners, AC or battery for BAM?
SNS,I don't see it as complaining but rather as you have indicated, attempting to wring the last bit of resolution out of ones Rig. It is what this community on its best behavior does best IMO. Sharing experiences expands all of our horizons and h... 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
Nmanuel,Thanks for sticking your oar in the water. If you can, please check back into the thread after MBam and RC with 400or so hours after full break-in with your impressions. I'll look forward to them for sure!Thanks again,Jim 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
Here is an Email Bobby sent me re: The difference between Mxe and the new MXr. jim, the cabinet material has been changed to a better sounding one imho. the sand chamber is larger and the double baffle on the front of the cabinet extended to the t... 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
Tab110,Want to......................probably. Going to.....................never say never :-) 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
Bobby,Great.What are the difference in a nut shell? 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
Don,Please do tell us the difference between MXe vs MXr?Thanks,Jim