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Manley Stingray EL 84 tube recommendations please
Great amp, use to own one. I've rolled some early Russians 7189, purchased from Upscale Audio, with great success.The biggest improvement for me was when I changed the stock pre tubes with Mullard CV4024/12AT7 .Good luck! 
Merlin MMe - Bi-Wire or Single Wire
Best to call Bobby on that one, he will set you right. But as I recall a conversation with him, the concern is about having the right wire gauge for tweeters, in case of bi-wire. That's why the use of jumpers is strongly recommended. Good luck! 
Did you wait more than a year for an Ars Sonum?
From placing the order with BP, and receiving it, it was exactly a year! Are you considering, or have you placed an order yet? In any case, make sure to have something to use in the mean time. 
Speaker cable length
I also have a similar set up, but keep shorter speaker cables (6)', amp resides between speakers, and running longer ICs( 15') from amp to source.Hope this helps. 
Popping from tube integrated amp
hello,is the popping coming from the left or right speaker, or both? also try to swap the tubes left to right, right to left........Good luck.David 
Anyone have experience w/Shelter 501 II?
Wonderful performer! I have used the Shelter with three different decks. A Nottingham Spacedeck, VPI Scoutmaster, and a Rega P5. 
Pathos or ...
Manley Stingray! 
Hugh Masekela Listeners Out There ?
You might also want to check out, Almost Like In Being Jazz, on Staight Ahead Records. Personels consist of, Hugh Masekela-Flugelhorn, Larry Willis-Piano, John Heard-Bass, and Lorca Heart-Drums.This a live Studio recording, no over-dubbed. It's a ... 
Signal Cable Analog 2
Blazen69,I suggest you give Frank a call, and tell him what you're looking for. I've dealt with him over the phone, several times, I even visited the shop, and converse with his brother, who handles all orders. I can tell you, honestly, that all S... 
Ars Sonum / Merlin TSM-MX???
Manley Labs should also be mentioned here. I've had quite a few experiences running different Manley amps with my TSM-MX. Using seperates like, 100/200 mono-blocks, Snappers, to the mighty Stingray, well not necessarily in that order, but you get ... 
Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs?
I had the oportunuty to demo the Pathos classic one MK2, and personally didn't like what it did with my TSM-MX. Thin, and bright, is how I would describe the sound at times. I was kind of disapointed because I had heard the Pathos on a pair of De ... 
Ars Sonum / Merlin TSM-MX???
Thank you for everything, Ed.David 
Ars Sonum / Merlin TSM-MX???
Edcook,Thank you for for your response. More and more, I'm leaning towards the Ars Sonum choice. I'm pretty sures they're special, otherwise, Bobby would not be importing them. I was also concerned about their moderate 30 watts, but was assured th... 
Speaker Cable for Merlin TSM-MM
Vicks7,I run my TSM-MX with Signal Cable, Double Run Single wire, along with the jumpers, with great success. They have a 30 day return policy, so you can't go wrong. Call or email Frank @ Signal, very pleasant to speak to. Good luck! 
Getting all new cables and need sugestions
My vote goes for Signal cable. Email Frank, or better yet, give him a call, and he'll set you up.