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Atma-Sphere S30 MKII
Thanks Ralph. I think I'm going to use the M60s as is and just enjoy the music. To my ears your amps and Merlin VSMs are about as good as it gets. Looking forward to the 3.1 upgrade. 
Atma-Sphere S30 MKII
What is the proper method for removing output tubes to lower the power? Any downside to doing this? Rising output impedance? 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Well, the check is in the mail. We'll see what the next refinement of the VSM brings to the table. So far, every upgrade Bobby has made to the speaker has made a great speaker just that much better, so I look forward to listening to the MasterBAM ... 
Atma-sphere 3.0 to 3.1
I think that A A/B switch is not on my M60s. I will be giving Ralph a call:) 
Any experience with the new EMM CDSA SE ?
What is the purpose of the low and high gain settings? I can't imagine 4v is enough in almost any system. Some have said the higher setting sounds better, but not sure why that would be. Any thoughts? Consenus on the two settings? 
Atma-sphere 3.0 to 3.1
Is that class A A/B switch on the M60 3.0? If it is, I never saw it before. I did have the power regulation upgraded 1-2 years ago, so I wonder if my unit would see much changed in the PS. 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Maybe if the MasterBAM weighed 180lbs:). Now where did I put Bobby's number.... 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
I was afraid you would say that:) 
Cary, Cayin or Primaluna EL34 for Merlin VSM-MME
Autobias is really nice, but best sound is better. Not saying the Cayin's don't sound better, but just priority. I notice that some of the very expensive tube amps, let's say CAT JL2/3s don't use autobias, and if I know Ken, it has something to do... 
Atma-sphere 3.0 to 3.1
Hi Tvad. I suspect posting the question here is asking Ralph, and others can get the answer at the same time:) 
Atma-sphere 3.0 to 3.1
Seems like there is no choice really. Do you have any idea what changes are made? I assume some passive parts, and.... 
Atma-Sphere S30 MKII
I have M60s with Merlin VSMs (tube friendly impedance, 89db), and reason to beleive the S30 might work as well or better becuase it is "simpler"? 
Atma-sphere 3.0 to 3.1
One of you 1,000,000 Atma fans must have tried this, no? 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
I don't think there is anymore production of Richard Brown's amps, which many say is the best SS amp they have heard. It would be nice if such a great design could be continued by another company, but I guess that just isn't going to happen.I have... 
Best 3 tube preamps under $18000?
Hi Emigene. I have not heard the Marriane 300 version, though I think HP just gave it a rave review - for what that is worth. It might be somewhat system dependent, as one would expect, but with Merlin speakers, I like the performance of the Joule...