tms0425
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| 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... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 2000 BMW 540i 6-speed Sport package. The last great looking bmw before Chris Bangle struck totally ugly on the 7, z4, 5, then the 3 - all very sad days. This 5's definitely a keeper. Also a 2004 3/4 ton Avalanche 8.1L (10mpg!) to tow a horse trail... | |
| Will Merlins be too much I've been using my Merlin TSM-MX's in a 13x19 room with Arcam AV gear. I can assure you they are very musical, not at all sterile even with these modestly priced electronics and cabling. I also have Joules in my other 2-channel room, and yes, the ... | |
| B&W Sig. 805 and Merlin TSM I haven't heard the Sig 805, but for the most part am not a fan of the B&W house sound (I've owned several of their speakers over the years). I have been using Merlin TSM-MX's in my HT with phantom center and ACI Titan II subs. As someone said... | |
| Tube OTL amp for VAndy 5 You might want to just call Jud Barber at Joule and ask him. I have the Joule VZN100's with smaller Merlins and can say first hand they are a terrific match (well documented elsewhere all over the forums). Likewise for the various Kharma's. I know... | |
| Which Speakers? I've been swapping out a variety of speakers for the L/R in my HT - Reimer Teton GS (giants) w/no center, Paradigm Ref Studio 100's with Studio CC, Odyssey Nightingales, and finally my Merlin TSM-MX's w/o a center channel. Contrary to what I would... | |
| Line Conditioner or New Power Cords? Everyone has an opinion on power conditioning and I'm sure each system and power situation presents a unique problem to solve. For my part, $50 an outlet from Sound Applications for my dedicated circuits (2) was a no brainer first step. Very easy ... | |
| Line Conditioner or New Power Cords? That depends a lot on your power source and how bad it might be. I put 3 Cardas Golden Reference power cords on my Arcam AVP700/P1000/DV79 and Merlin TSM-MX's with very good results, making a very smooth and tonally neutral combo even smoother. Es... | |
| Power Cord for my McCormack DNA-500 I second Mark's comments. I have his DNA-500 now and the DCCA Extreme I demo'd was a very nice match for it. In my case, I just couldn't live with the stiffness of the cord in my environment but that's true for several great cables. I ended up wit... | |
| Whats under your VPI Scout / Scoutmaster? Try Chris at www.timbernation.com. He will make you whatever you want in 7-10 days in your choice of 2" or 3" maple or cherry with or without brass cones. He is very reasonably priced too and has worked with many audiophools like us.In my case I h... | |
| RM-40's up against VERACITY 3's "Marbles" over on AC forum has owned both and kept the Salks. They sound very good in his setup. I didn't hear the RM40's myself. There are several others on that forum that went the same route. |