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Experience of Mundorf S/O or S/G/O in Merlins VSM

Has any Merlin owner got Mundorfs in X-over.
Used with Esostar softdome tweeter I wonder if sound will
"open up" more than Hovlands. If, will it be at any cost in terms of brighter/edgier sound. S/G/O (very expensive) is said to be better than S/O but also more sensitive to placement. Maybe use Mundorfs for tweeter and Hovlands for the rest plus a S/O for upper midrange. Bass I don´t think matters that much.
BTW I use tubes throughout.
Appreciate comments/thoughts even if You haven´t any experience.

Happy New Year/Ear!
clabe
clabe OP
96 posts
 
Thanks Bobby!
My VSM MX I believe is made 2004, serial no. 3468. My BAM- RCA was made 2007.
If possible I would propably change to S/O that would make it easier (read cheaper) if I have to change the rest.
I will also use Duelund resistors instead of MKP, already use them in RC network together with Mundorf S/O.
Already have S/O in BAM together with Vishay bulk foil resistors (0.01%). To be honest I´m pleased with sound but I want to know if it can be improved in especially upper midrange and treble. Beeing a bit of an "audiogreed" I search challenge for improvement it´s part of enjoyment.

Kindly Regards & Happy New Year!
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tabl10s
1,008 posts
 
You could get the Lead-Free upgrade and Master RC Networks(Dueland caps), which have already being proven and go from there without any guess-work on your part.
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
clabe, oh yes i remeber you now.
happy new year!
what is it about the upper mids and lower treble that is bothering you?
and did you have this issue before you changed all the caps?
i want to hear what you say before i say anything more.
but i know this cap and its sound.
best regards,
bobby at merlin
clabe OP
96 posts
 
Hi Bobby!
Did you get my e-mail regarding whether my VSM MX had X-over cryoed or not. Important if I have to upgrade with Mundorf S/O throuhgout whole X-over or not.There´s a considerate difference in price.
Like listening to clarinett a lot, especially to Mr Putte Wickman, world wide known. Unfortunately died last year in respectable age of, think it was, 82.
Sometimes I can find its sound a bit sharp, it doesn´t mean it have to be speakers. Upper treble I find a bit short, could be my phonostage or other equipment.
BUT, I´m willing to give it a try with other capacitors.
I noticed improvement with S/O in BAM + RC network.
Please I´d appreciate if you could tell cryoed or not.

Many Thanks!
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
clabe, the vsm mxs have cryoed networks so the discontinuity will be there if you use a cryoed and non cryoed cap in the same speaker.
did this bright sound happen before you changed the caps?
do you find the upper mids a little pinched? pushed or recessed?
thank you.
b
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