pmboyd
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| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Definitely haven't ruled out Ars! Like I aid, just doing due diligence and looking for substantive input rather than just "I like this , I like that." | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Very aware of the Ars as a possibility... Not the only possibility, however, so I want to do due diligence. | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Anybody auditioned the Bel Canto S300i with the Merlin TSM-MMIs? | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Unison Unico or other hybrids? But what does one give up? | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Thanks for your input, Chuck. The SLI-80 was recommended by Bobby Palkovis as well. I'd like to hear from MMI owners, however, since system synergy is paramount. | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Berning ZH270 is out of production. | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Egidius & Mechans, Please elaborate. What makes the Berning ZH270 so good in comparison with Ars and other amps? And given that all components have their strengths and weaknesses, What are the Bernings and the Ars? | |
| Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI? Anybody tried the Eastern Electric M88 with the Merlins? | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? I haven't ruled out the Ohm Walsh 2000s, but now I'll have to wait and see how the Merlins work out. | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Just ordered the Merlin TSM-MMI with Master RCs. Since the proof's in the pudding, I'll report back after they've had a chance to break in... | |
| Ohm Walsh 2000 vs MMG vs Vandersteen 2ce Sig? ha! pays to proofread. I listened to the 2ce Sig IIs today and they seemed to impart a thick texture to everything, lacked micro detail and had diffuse imaging. They were driven by Naim gear and a Rega CD player. I expect they'd be a good match wi... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Never underestimate the evocative power of the facile. | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? My current speakers, Silverline SR-17.5, are rated at 89db/8 ohms. My amp has plenty of power to drive them. | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? I agree about undertaking an home audition of the omnis. I asked John S. at Ohm about hearing them in Seattle but he said he couldn't help me there. If there's anyone in Seattle with omnis following this thread, I'd be grateful for an audition! | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? BTQ, Mapman, my preamp and dac are also TAD. 1950's pinched waist Philips tubes. CD transport is CEC, cabling is a combination of Synergistic R, A Zen, and Tube Research Labs. |