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Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Bobby do you have any customers running your speakers with audio valve challanger monoblocks;if so do you know their cable of choice?I may be moving in that direction for a second system. 
Live room issues
what room treatments have you done thus far? 
Amplifier progression and change
I agree 100% with Pubul57;especially in moving into tubes. 
Amplifier progression and change
Don't get all hyped up on specs and newer is better;I would audition pieces(in home is best) that you are interested in,research and always let your ear decide for you. 
Is JL best sub for the money?
Thanks Albert I was thinking about the TBI Magellan VIP Powered Subwoofers that are listed;I have been told they match well with soundlabs;thanks for your reply. 
Is JL best sub for the money?
Albert-did you play with any subs when you had your soundlabs;just wondering as I have M2's. 
Tube vs. Solid State-Basic Question
I also think you are hearing the very loose use of power specs in a receiver rated at 110 watts in your denon vs the Manley.Also when a tube amp does clip the result is less anoying to the ear than a solid state clip;which can destroy a speaker in... 
Is my room doomed? Pic
Has your dealer been involved in your speaker setup or offered any suggestions? 
How to tame brightness
Gmc56-Did you see Duke's(Audiokinesis)response?I think you should give that a try;I think it will address your concerns quite well as I knew a guy who ran Polk SDA's and he did as Duke mentioned with great success. 
Snell CIV woofer?
Call Bill Legall at Millersound;he is one of best speakerrebuilders in the industry;no relation just a very happy customer;here is the info if interested:Millersoundwww.millersound.net1422 Taylor RoadLansdale, PA 19446-1531(215) 412-7700 
are subwoofers anti-audiophile?
Tbg thanks.Duke since you are a speaker designer and a soundlab dealer do you have success with mating a sub to the soundlabs? 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
Pmboyd-Bill is a real good guy glad he helped you out. 
tube preamp and bass mgmt
Mowhoward in your view what is bass management;would it be like the bass management of a theta casa nova(user selectable crossover types,frequency and phase)? 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
Pmboyd any luck with Bill? 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
Give Bill Legall of Millersound a call to get his views;he is one of the most respected speaker rebuilders in the business;here is the number if interested 215-412-7700; no relation just a very satisified customer.