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| Symphonic Line RG3 and built in phono amp Try Klaus at Odyssey | |
| Cables for Merlin VSM-MXe speakers I have all Cardas Golden Reference including bi-wired speaker cables on my VSM-MX's. I recently substituted Gregg Straley's Reality Cables for both the speaker wires and I/C's with great results - faster and more focused. Bass was even better arti... | |
| Help - How important is the center channel Amp? My experience is the same as Talk2me's. I use Merlin TSM-MX's for L/R with "phantom" center. Being small point sources that image beautifully, they work very well without needing a center at all. | |
| Anyone own a Running Springs Audio power cond. I have an RSA Haley in my home theater now and like it a lot. If you demo in the video setup, you might find it's easier to see than hear the differences. I compared it to the Sound Applications Reference LineStage I use for 2 channel and found it... | |
| Whats under your VPI Scout / Scoutmaster? Sorry, I didn't use the Timbernation block. I am holding out for another CMS stand like I have under my Joules. They are extraordinarily pricy though. I plan to go large enough to fit the Super Scoutmaster configuration or the Scoutmaster with the... | |
| Tube amp suggestions-Dunlavy IVA I think my Joule Electra VZN100 manuals mention that the Dunlavy Princesses were used during the amp's development so I'd imagine they have some synergy. I'm sure Jud Barber could advise you on it. | |
| What new amp for my Merlins Talk to Bobby on the phone and describe what you're trying to accomplish. There are certainly many threads on this already if you'd rather wade through it. Many here have Joule Electra VZN80 stereo, VZN100 mono's (I do), VZN160 mono's, and the Ber... | |
| Dual duty and LOUD I have Reimer Teton GS's (check others on a'gon here) which are exactly what you're describing and happen to be very efficient as well. No sub needed because they go very deep and move a lot of air. Sweet ribbon tweeters. Beautiful cabinet work. M... | |
| Bad experience with ZYX AIRY 3 Mine is also terrific. It surely competes favorably with most anything out there. | |
| SME IV or V continuous rewire A friend on Audiocircle (Marbles) had his SMEIV rewired by Robert at Ridge Street Audio and is very happy with the result. It's mounted on a Teres turntable. | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? I like the Straley IC's even better than the speaker cables. Ask Gregg, but I think the speaker wire is actually the same as the IC, maybe not as optimumized for higher voltage/current for speakers. They do need some break in time to sound their b... | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? I also have Gregg Straley's Reality speaker cables that I've used with my TSM-MX's. They are excellent sounding cables, however, I'd strongly caution mixing and matching with others in the system. In both situations I've heard them there is some s... | |
| What to use for Merlin TSM stand mounting I have my TSM-MX's mounted on Osiris stands using the poster putty from Office Depot which works fine. If you don't want the mess of sand or lead shot for environmental reasons, Audio Advisor now has bags of tiny stainless discs that are sold as s... | |
| Which cartridge is the Imaging/soundstaging champ I have the ZYX Airy3S-SB medium output (0.48mv) on my Scoutmaster JMW9 Signature (center clamp, ring weight, SDS) via the latest VPI phono cables into a Joule Electra OPS2 and I'd have to agree with everything CMO said above. The combo is extraord... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Before the 2000 540i I had a '91 E34 M5 in red. It was the meanest rip snortin' inline 6 you've ever heard. It scared most of the neighborhood puppies when it pulled in the driveway. I did several BMW driver's schools/track days in it. I loved tha... |