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RMAF Loudspeakers?
Grant...I think the Tonian Classic 12.1 can be had just around your budget with some artful negotiation. 
EMM Labs new XSD1 single box player
FWIW... see the blog at AudioFederation's website. Both photos and their preliminary impression of XSD1 are available. 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Neal1502...based on my reading of your posts, I think we seem to have similar room dimensions and, perhaps, similar musical preference. I also will be attending RMAF to scope-out speakers at that price range. The ones I will listen to include Horn... 
Tidal speakers... particulary Tidal Sunray
Maxx1973...read the forum at the below website. There are lots of Tidal owners/fans. Enjoy.http://www.audioexotics.hk/ 
Speakers for the ears, eyes, and for the decade
Hatari,Would you mind further share your experience with MLT and Orion? Thanks.Ken 
How important is USB-I2S DAC connection?
Detlof...thanks for the comment. I've heard a lot of good things about Steve's gear. Gear such as Zanden, AMR, etc., are superb machines, so I've heard.My point is while I2S interface may bring you closer to the "real thing," there seems to be imp... 
Merlin Upgrade Experience
Scott...a well written note.Ken 
Merlin Upgrade Experience
Below is what I wrote to Bobby regarding my jumpers/PC/batteries mod experience.-------Overall, without isolating any specific element, my modified MX sounds even more musical and linear (i.e. continuous in your parlance). Upon receipt of the new ... 
What amp should be used with merlin vsm's?
Tab110s -- congrats on the receiving the Filarmonia. Please keep us posted on your impression. 
Review: Boston Audio Design Disk Stabilizer Tweak
Teajay,Would you mind PM me about your experience with Jonathan? I would appreciate some further understanding of your interaction with him. I am currently exploring Shindo products; however, I absolutely will not deal with unsavory characters, ir... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hello all,Am I correct that the TP 2.0 (or the new TP 2.1) is NOT a fully-balanced preamp?Thanks,Ken 
Vandersteen Quatro: more comments?
Bigtee,Thanks for the quick and detailed comment. My initial impression of the Quatro certainly was a positive one. As mentioned, I think an in-home demo is in order. My amp is a VAC PHI 110 and preamp is a First Sound Deluxe MKii. I believe both ... 
All Merlin family members.
Bobby,Is 8' width between the speakers too wide?Ken 
Ok....Audiogoners: need some tube amp ideas
Sbank & Swamwalker,Good timing and the thoughtful inputs. We actually share similar speakers (I have the mx version). :o)At this point, I'm down to:- Air Tight atm-2- VAC Phi 110- and, maybe a pair of Pathos Classic one in monoFor our speakers... 
Ok....Audiogoners: need some tube amp ideas
Again, thanks for all the inputs. At this point, 3 amps have emerged as the leading candidates. In the end, I'll do my best to demo them, but it will be difficult as there are no local dealers for the Air Tight and the MF. We'll see. Please feel f...