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MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
@Zoot45: Congratulations you can continue to listen to equipment. I'm listening to music! 
MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
@Martykl: I can't hilariously presume why you've stuck with the VSM for this long if it wasn't doing something for you. On the other hand, even this new TSM MMM black magic will out sing your old VSM - ask Bobby. 
MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
@Sufentanil - thanks for your response.I appreciate maturity over immaturity. I listen to electronic, jazz and vocal. In the write up i wanted to skip over the usual repetoire of discussion that of other reviewers who go on to discuss little spark... 
Garrott P77 MM Cartridge
Great read. I'm new on vinyl so this was very inspiring to have found this old thread. Anyone know where I can get a Garrott P77??? Kind regards. 
EAR 834P vs. Heed Quasar phono
I once own the Heed Quasar. My friend had the EAR 834P. We did a comparison: the EAR had noisy cap etc. and needed another $1k upgrade to sound its best. It already costed $800 used to purchase. The Quasar was brand new and sounded very quiet and ... 
Merlin TSM-MMM vs Adam Acoustics Compact MK 3
Great post for reading. I'm currently awaiting a pair of TSM-MMM Black Magic with the black colored tuning rods (new) from Bobby. He's got a new cap in this Black Magic version for me so will hear when they arrive. This is my first time with Merli... 
Sophia Electric
I have the Sophia Electric 126S. It is a great integrated amplifier. In my book, it is on par with Leben and Shindo. It is its own flavor. Too many people judge a book by its cover before reading it from beginning to end. They see Sophia and assoc... 
EL34 Integrated
This may be an old thread for me to respond but in efforts for people who may be still asking this thread's original question - here's my two cents.I've owned the Cayin TA-30 (EL34 integrated) and now own the Sophia Electric 126S (EL34 integrated)... 
Anyone have issues dealing with Sophia Electric ?
Thanks to all who've put some comments onto this thread. There really is no one sided coin to simply anything hence nothing is absolute perfect. I originally posted this thread because my initial assessment of my amplifier purchase from them was f... 
Heed Quasar or Jasmine Audio phono stage?
Interesting responses reading this old posting. I own a WTRP hooked up to the Quasar with its dedicated Q-PSU power supply and its very nice. IMO, the Heed is comparable to the higher priced Acoustic Plan Phono (which is 2-3 times the price of the... 
Sophia Electric EL34 integrated amp
I just recently purchased the Sophia Electric 126S. I am awaiting further customer service (if any) from them before I give my unbiased personal review about the amp and their customer service. My review will be detailed about performance, aesthet... 
LEBEN CS600 OR CS300X
Interesting no one mentioned Harbeth! I've heard Leben and Harbeth, this setup synergies on a different level. Transparent amp with warm speaker equals musical bliss. Plays emotionally sweet with all types of music.Keep the Shindo with Devore. Thi... 
Cayin TA 30 vs. PrimaLuna Prologue
I bought a used TA 30 from a friend of mine. Basically stock...it sounded great with Mazda, tungsram and winged c's. But i needed more oomph! I looked inside and found your average cheap components so time to upgrade !!! Jensen PIO Cu foil in pape...