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Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners
Hi,MasiluIs there any side effcts on Amperex tubes instead of riginal tubes ?I'm not sure why Tuan98 returned to original tubes.B.regardsSanjosehan 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Thank you very much for your comments.I'll ask it to Ralph.Also , I'll try LSA+ M60 later (End of May)with Merlin.B.RegardsSJ 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Hi,Pubul57Thank you for your comments.Atma also offers custom volume control option for M60.Then it means that option is for high sensitive speakers only? Or it can improve input sensitivity from 2.8V to 1.5V or lower ? 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Hi,I'm considering LSA + M60 due to budget restrictions.Also, I was impressed with rare inputs of LAS, too.My plan is to begin with LSA + M60 first , and Active Pre+M60 later , and make an A/B comparision , and choose one later.LSA has much more f... 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Thank you for prompt reply.Your advice is very much helpful.My CDP Analog output is 2.7V rms , and Input Sensitivity of M60 is 2.83V (3.0V for S30). Input sensitivity for RM10 MK2 is 0.97V....Merlin VSM is 89dB..soooIt will be appreciated to give ... 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Pubul57Thank you for your answers!When you are using LSA+ MR10MK2 , you put MBAM between CDP and LSA with RCA ICs?I'm considering LSA+M60 . Then which one do you think is better ? RCA IC only ?Or RCA Adapter + XLR IC ?B.regardsSJ 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Hi,Publ57Have you every tried LSA Atma M60? What's the comparision between MP3+ M60 vs LSA + M60?B.RegardsSJ 
BOW Technologies ZZ8 or Ayon CD2
Hi,JBFinally , I got Symposium Rollerblocks II+ G3 under my ZZ-8.I'm surprised the sound was improved a lot .I really appreciate for your advice. I'm considering to try them for my Tube Inti-Amp , too.B.regardsSJ 
BOW Technologies ZZ8 or Ayon CD2
Hi,JBThank yo uvery much for sharing your experience. I'll try tweaks with Symposium Rollerballs 2+ G3 .Thank you again your precious recommendations.Sanjosehan 
BOW Technologies ZZ8 or Ayon CD2
Hi,JBThnak you for sharing your experiences.BTW , have you ever had a chance of comparison between latest ZZ8 vs Reimyo 777 / Wadia 861 etc ?SJ 
BOW Technologies ZZ8 or Ayon CD2
Yes, I was lucky to get latest ZZ-8 (2008/2009 version with power supply upgrade) . Still another 200HRs left for break-in . (Total 300HRs).I was surprised to experience huge difference from Bel Canto PL-1A. PL-1A was A-rated player , but latest Z... 
Best 3 tube preamps under $18000?
Hi,Pubul57When using LA150MK2 SE for M60MK3.1 , which is better ? Single Ended RCA? Or Balenced Ic ? How about LA150MK2 SE+ M60MK3.1 vs. MP1+ M60MK3.1 for Merlin ?Also,for Merlin VSM ,which is better ? Seperate (A150MK2 + M60MK3.1)?Or Ars Sonum fi...