Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM

I've heard the same improvements the previous posters mentioned from my Duelund caps, tx2575 resistors and a recent upgrade from stock ceramic power supply caps to Z Superior caps in SBAM.

Natural timbre of Duelunds, increased resolution of tx2575 and Z Superior caps have created an amazing sense of realism, performers are simply in the room with me! The Duelund's natural timbre evokes much more relaxed listening sessions, even with digital I want to listen for hours on end. I can't wait to get my Merlins up to a full compliment of Duelunds, towards that end I have a pair of 6.0uf tweeter Duelunds on order, should have them installed in aprox. 4 weeks.

In past versions of the Bam/Super BAM, I have listened at both the tape loop and between pre/amp. To my ear, I have always preferred the buffering one gets from the pre.

I'll insert between the pre/amp later this week to see if I have changed my view and report back on my findings to the thread.

to all of you,
i tried the master bam between my la300 and vzn100's and have to say it does sound better than expected. but it still sounds better to me when buffered by the tube line output section of the pre. this was how it was designed to be used. there is no doubt however that it would make a lot of people very happy used between the pre and power that do not have a tape loop or use multiple sources.
thank you.
best, b

I also had a chance to audition the master bam between my LA 300 & VZN 100's and compare to the tape loop this week. I also was surprised as to how good it sounded.

Compared to the tape loop in my set up, in my room, the sound is more forward, slightly more vivid but also not nearly as focused or refined. To use a photographer analogy, I feel like I am looking at images in the view finder that look fantastic but are slightly out of focus. The buffering the LA 300 provides snaps it into total focus.

To my ear, I also much prefer the buffering the LA 300 provides. I would in no way suggest that this is better or worse, right or wrong. Lot depends on your system/room set up, likes, dislike. YMMV!

Yes i am using the new merlin Master BAM with the upgraded RC's.I used to have the SBAM and standard RC's.Here is a list of what i have found from listening to the new master bam and rc's.

1. A quieter background
2. A larger soundstage
3. Improved resolution and clarity from top to bottom
4. More dynamic sounding
5. Silky Smooth from top to bottom
6. Improved definition from top to bottom
7. More natural sounding without any bloat or thinness
8. Killer mids, open and silky highs and a very strong
bottom end

9.Summary: The new bam and rc's take the merlins to a new level that is hard to beat making the upgrade a must do in my book for those who want to take their merlins to the next level.