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solid state amp for merlin tsm's ?
I heard a pair of the TSMs (not very latest version, but just one previous) at AXPONA driven by ?? (sorry, I forget) nothing fancy and they sounded awesome! DCCA cable company had the room. Contact DCCA and speak with the designer/engineer/builder... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
DCCA - 5" copper foil!! 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
+2 for Soundsmith. Biggest sounding small speakers I've ever heard, real sweet sound too. 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
Anyone hear the little Napa Acoustics system (CDP, integrated, small bookshelf speakers)? I meant to check it out but ran out of time. 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Just back from AXPONA in Atlanta. In the DCCA room they had Merlin TSMs set up with B&K Pre and an SS amp that I am sorry to say I do not recall. BUT, the sound was glorious and spooky good. Palpable, organic, deep and wide soundstage, clear, ... 
Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
Bongofury - I do not have any Luxman. You must be thinking of someone else. 
Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
+1 Poppa Chubby - good call bongofury! 
Are you too old to be an audiophile?
Yes! I should be 25 instead of 55! 
best vocal harmonies in rock
+1 Jayhawks - good call slaw! 
Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
Son Seals, "Live and Burning", will set your system, ears, couch, kitten, everything in the room on fire! Toin it up! 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
St. Bernardus Abt 12 (Belgium Quadruple 10.5% ABV) - very tasty beer. 
Could this be the next Frank Sinatra?
Hope not - never liked F 
The Beatles Mono CD Box Set
I think the mono box set is awesome. Has helped me appreciate both Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour (never liked them previously). To me, these mono recordings, once you get used to their narrower soundstage width vs. the stereo versions, are ... 
Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
+ for johnny winter. my favs are:Johnny WinterSecond WinterGuitar Slinger 
Expona in Atlanta, Ga.
Going for grins - never been to a show. Would love to be able to hear some different horns and/or high efficient speakers, but don't think there will be many at all.