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Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
OP, does your 2CE Sig IIs incorporate these updates to the model? If so, I suspect the change would be even less huge, those sound like significant migrations up the VS food chain, making them an even greater bargain for the price - assuming it ha... 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
I don't think Thor ever made an integrated. I did not realize Jerry Ozemont got involved with their return to the market, that is a good sign; one the the great "behind the scenes" designers - his Audio Logic DACs were first rate. I expect Thor ge... 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Ok, scratch that:) 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Don't know how they would rank, but from the list, I covet the ZH270 - with a preamp. 
McIntosh MA6300
Did you use the Ayre with RCA or XLR? 
Is McIntosh a stepping stone into HI/FI?
I think MAC gear is first rate, and especially so regarding intangibles, like service, pride-of-ownership, and owning a piece of an american audio icon - like owning a Harley. As previously mentioned "old school" styling may have hurt for a while ... 
Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
From the groves in Hanford! 
Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
That is a good comparison, and both from Florida:) 
Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
Agree. A fun shop to visit. Even better if you can go when Richard is paying a visit on his occasional dealer tours. 
Benchmark dac - why such diverging opinions?
Did you prefer the higher or lower gain settings? Any reason for higher than 2v for amps with 1v sensitivity? 
Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
Anonymous or not, your comment was directed at him and put him in a non-flattering light. Perhaps his comment was too flippant as stated, but it seems having experienced both speakers, he does not feel there is much sonic difference between them -... 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
nice.....! 
Is it possible to transform the EMM CDSA SE?
Dgad, I agree with you and I am going to enjoy the CDSA-SE till it breaks one day ( a long time from now I hope) when I'll finally make the move to hard-drive/DAC - by the that time the standards should be settled and better sorted out than they a... 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Is it possible it was Class A/AB with 20 watts in Class A? The spec sheet shows both that spec and 100 watts AB. Sure would explain why some consider it to be such a nice hybrid integrated. 
Is there a huge diff, between 2CE Sig II & 3A Sig?
John, the tweeter and midrange drivers are different? If so, I stand corrected.