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ryriken

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REL subwofer High Level vs Low Level connection
Why does Bobby at Merlin tell me to use my sub full range with his TSMXe speakers. Am i losing out bye doing what he says. Its his speaker, and he should know........Right. 
Components that you regret parting with?
Can't tell you how pissed i am for not keeping at least 1 pair............. 
elevating subwoofer...
Put it on a Auralex Subdude.............you will dig it..... 
dac USB cable
Check out the WireWorld line of interconnects............... 
Anyone try this Yanqin tube buffer?
Can i use this beteween my Beresford DAC and Onkyo 6 disk player. I am already using a VTL 5.5 pre-amp. 
McCormack DNA-125 with Thiel 2.4. Good idea?
Check out some Odysey Audio SS amps, great bang for your money, some used here on Audiogon, or buy new. 
CJ PV-14L replacement tubes
No big deal as long as you don;t need to bias the tubes. If small signal tubes you can do it yourself. Just make sure to use same type tube in that position. I have a VTL 5.5 which i have cover off and tube role onece in a while, i leave top off. ... 
5751 for 12AT7 for Dared SL-2000A
Never heard of replacing 12ax7 for 12at7, but you can use 5751 in place of 12ax7.But like Tp. says ask the manufactur. 
Amphion Argon 3
Todd i think your wrong about a 55 watt amp pusing a 86db speaker. I use a pair of Merlin TSMXe speakers with a ST85 Tube amp in Triode 35 watts, sounds good to me, just my opinion......... 
wyred 4 sound vs odyssey khartago
Go for the Odyssey. I have a pair of upgraded Khartargo Mono Blocks i use with my Merlin TSMXe speakers, sounds nice smooth and tight. 
Emotiva XDA-1 or HRT Streamer II+
I have the second generation HRT Streamer the 150.00 one, sounds great with my Merlin TSMXe speakers. I like it, the Emotiva may have more options though.......... 
Hales Design Group Concept 3
SEll local pick up only..........thats all you can do or meet someone half way, which ever you like....... 
EL34 upgrade
I like the 6ca7 RCA/Sylvania EL34 Fat Boy tubes in my VTL ST 85 amp. I also like the NOS Mullard/Holland El34 but big money for these, luckly i have 5 of these that test new, also 3 quads of the Fatboy tubes, all test new.........Never know when i... 
Stillpoints Ultra SS vs spikes on concrete
yes they are on wood floor over carpeting. In second floor bedrrom used as a listening rom.Am using a sub, but really don;t need it. Bobby makes a and designs his speaker so he should know, don't cars what JS says.Kept the sliders for other duties... 
Stillpoints Ultra SS vs spikes on concrete
As i said my opinion only. I put in some of Herbies/Gliders under a pair Merlin TSMXe speakers, on Osiris speakers stands. I let them settle for 5 days before listining. Bottom line i did not like them, too thin sounding, something just did not so...