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| Merlin owners,any thoughts....... Usblues,So we all stay sane, let's just assume that someday you'll upgrade to the Audience AU24. For $200, assuming you mean for just speaker cables, you could look into Audiences newer lower priced models, not sure if that is cheap enough. Older ... | |
| McCormack Amps w/upgrades or other SS/Hybrids Brooks1,You should consider the Berning amplifier, for a couple of reasons: 1)Even though it's rated same power as the VAC, I think you'll have a tough time getting it to "run out of steam" driving the VSMs, which are a perfect match IMHO(said the... | |
| Maggie's and cats ...but I guess that belongs in another thread! Cheers,Spencer | |
| Teres 340, anyone heard / seen one in the flesh Cardiackid,Any more details you can share about the shootout?Cello,Please report on your mix/match results when possible. Acquiring minds want to know! Cheers,Spencer | |
| Disappearing Speakers Sound Better To You ? If the system is working right, it shouldn't matter. Instruments located exactly where a speaker is should sound like that instrument, and others place elsewhere(whether center between the speakers or outside the far edges)should to. With a top fl... | |
| What is your most beautiful component? Merlin VSM-MX's in high gloss Moss Green...They look great.Cheers, Spencer | |
| Components for Vandersteen 1C's Oops! My 2CIs sure were. Thought they all were. It made a big difference there. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Trelja- announcement and disclaimer Joe,No doubt here that your high standards and healthy skepticism will make a valuable contribution to the new Fried line. Hopefully, your spirit will be "catchy". Best of luck,Spencer | |
| Components for Vandersteen 1C's Another vote for the Jolida. Very musical, especially at the price. Take Mike's advice on the cdp. Sell the older one here or on ebay. He'd probably waste $100 on a decent interconnect from transport to dac; not worth the trouble in this price ran... | |
| Parasound Vs Adcom Either one would do. Personally, I prefer Parasound, too. However, I'd recommend putting the money into better speakers instead. In this price range, speakers will have far more impact on the total sound. If you can go for the new $299/pr on-wall ... | |
| Best 4 or 5 shelf rack for electronics I'm very happy with the quality of my Billy Bags rack. They are available in many custom finishes, and are built like tanks. Cheers,Spencer | |
| What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? Followed by a Luxman tuner...Cheers, Spencer | |
| Has anyone heard the 6N1P preamp tube? Second on the warning. These aren't 100% compatible with 6922/6DJ8. Talk w/Counterpoint before trying 'em.My Metronome CD2V Sig cdp uses the 6N1P, which is only made in one factory. If you search archives you'll find details on a couple of differe... | |
| What do you like about your "favorite" retailer? All my favs encourage you to listen long without them in the room.OTOH, all the ones that make me cringe watch you while you listen and periodically chirp in their evaluation of the products in use. Very annoying...Cheers, Spencer | |
| Tube Amp to go with Alon Speakers I used to use a VTL ST-80 w/Alon IIs. A decent combo in the price range. Except for the Alon IVs, I don't think they need that much power. An integrated like the Manley stingray might be a good way to get better performance if you don't need a pre... |