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MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
Because you're a handyman Isochronism... and you know a lot about tools. ;-) 
Has anyone heard the Stage III Kraken power cord
Not to derail this thread but I'm looking at Stage III power cords for my for Atma-Sphere M60 monoblocks. The problem is that the Kraken is waaaaay to expensive for me, (I was hoping to get something in the $700'ish range). I see the Stage III vor... 
AC cables for Atmasphere MA1s, MP1?
Thank you very much for the Canorus and Stage 3 suggestions, (I'd really love to hear the stage 3's). I'm wondering if there is anything in the $500 to $700'ish range worth trying that might be at least in the same vein as those more rarefied sugg... 
AC cables for Atmasphere MA1s, MP1?
Just to revive this thread. I have the M60's and am in need of 2 power cords for them myself. Wondered if you'd tried anything Thotdoc, (or anyone else), in the last few months and what your experiences were?Thanks. 
Merlin TSM-MMM vs Adam Acoustics Compact MK 3
WC65, what exactly is your angle in all of this? You constantly attack in Merlin threads. Childish behaviour by feigning things like misspelling of screen monikers which implies it is accidental which it clearly is not.As an aside, virtually none ... 
Tube Pre/Monoblock Recommendation
My only real concern is with running 25 foot or so speaker cables. I though that was something of a no-no but I'm certainly open to opinions on that. I'm not looking to spend money if I don't have to or for only marginal improvement? Thanks very m... 
Tube Pre/Monoblock Recommendation
Thanks for the responses so far guys. I'm pretty well down to Atma M60's or Joules I think. With the Joules the heat and need for that variac thing are a bit of a concern as I'm trying to keep the setup as clean as possible in my living room and I... 
Merlin Master Bam Alert
Bobby, I don't profess to understand the specifics around making a speaker that's easy to drive, (I mean I know what implies easy to drive but not how you manufacture one that's easy to drive). That being said, is that something you factor into th... 
Merlin Master Bam Alert
It's funny, I dumped my VPI turntable for the very reason that I felt it was designed obsolescence. After all, platters were acrylic then combination of metal and acrylic, then all metal. There were other things that bugged me about that approach,... 
Merlin Master Bam Alert
Just to be clear as well, I certainly wasn't complaining about the wait at all, just having fun giving another Merlin owner a hard time telling him to wait his turn :-) I shoot Bobby an email every so often to follow-up but it's not a huge deal by... 
Merlin Master Bam Alert
Yikes, I was just being a smart alec and not intending to stir anything up.Thuan98, even if more staff resulted in some things being turned around quicker, (not the situation here as explained by Bobby), I believe it would impact cost and I know i... 
Merlin Master Bam Alert
Thuah98, you're kidding right? My payment was over two full months before yours and I'm still waiting so get in line :-)My secret is to pay and try to forget about it, not easy and rarely works but in my experience the wait is usually worth it. Ch... 
Best Integrated, period.
That's exactly what I'm wondering too Pubul57. I really would love to hear from someone who's heard those luxman A/B amps on the Merlin speakers. 
A Preamp for ARS Filarmonia ?
I ordered mine with a break, (not sure what else you'd call it) in the circuit. Basically another pair of RCA's so the pre-out goes to the bam and the BAM out comes back in that extra pair of RCA's. This allows for exactly what you're after. All s... 
SS amps for merlin vsm
Interesting question. I too am using a Filarmonia with my VSM-MXe's. I'm just looking to try something new and maybe using SS in the summer and the Fila in the winter.Not to hijack this thread but I'm wondering if anyone has heard or has an opinio...