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PC for Cambride Audio 840C?
I'll look into the dcca...thank you!Anything to tame an upper midrange glare? 
TSM MMii..........amp pairing??
Hey man. Is you are strictly looking for non-class A SS amplification, the best I have heard with those speakers was with Naim.How big is your room? 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
The Mundorf SiO cap upgrade for the Lore's is $625. That's a bigtime price for speaker that sells for $1000. Has anyone had experience with it yet? Is it really worth $625? 
Durable under-$70 IEM's for punk, alternative, etc
Toxic - Check out this thread for your research purposes: http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-245-iems-compared-phonak-pfe-232-added-07-05-12 
Speakers to pair with a Red Wine Audio Sig 15
You may want to listen to the standard Lore if possible. The version you heard, Lore-S, is supposed to be more "refined" and "audiophile." The standard Lore is said to be more "lively." 
Durable under-$70 IEM's for punk, alternative, etc
Visang R03 
Tekton Lore with ...?
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I am absolutely open to hybrid designs as well. I listen primarily to modern jazz, every subgenre of metal, and prog rock for the most part. I can't have something too relaxed due my affinity for heavy music but ... 
2012 Discoveries
Harris Eisenstadt 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
I'm about to sell my Merlin TSM-MMi's in favor of the Tekton Lore/Lore-S. I listen mainly to modern jazz, heavy metal, and prog rock. The Merlins are unbelievable when it comes to purely acoustic music, vocals, coherency, tone, and imaging. Howeve... 
Who has seen Bon Iver on this new tour?
His first one knocked my socks off but the latest one never really jived with me. I saw his last tour and it was okay. 
Best recorded rock song ?
The entire Dredg - El Cielo album. Unbelievably well recorded/mastered. It's aldo HDCD for the folks that have a player that utilizes the format.Beck - Sea Change is another one that comes to mind. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Also, what are the main differences between the Lore v. Lore-S? 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
I'm seriously contemplating selling my Merlin TSM-MMi's in favor of the Lore/Lore-S. These speakers really sound like my cuppa. I listen to mostly modern jazz and metal. The Merlins absolutely shine with jazz, anything acoustic, and vocals but fal... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Would you Tekton owners recommend their speakers for a person who listens to mostly jazz and heavy metal? 
solid state amp for merlin tsm's ?
Has anyone tried mating the Luxman 505u with the Merlin TSM-MMi's? Any experience would be GREATLY appreciated. I currently am running tubes but want an amp that I can just leave on for long periods of time.