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Best standalone music server?
So not to be labor a point. The Melco has been rated Class A, big deal right? So it has 4Terabytes of storage plus as many external as you could want. Plus, and it is a big plus it has integrated software that is easy with a capital E to use. Is i... 
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
pmboydSorry about not getting back with you sooner. I am not exactly sure what you want to do. The deHavilland Ultra Verve sometimes shows up on audiogon. Would you prefer an integrated or would you prefer separates? So the Ultravere would be the ... 
Best standalone music server?
jondhell yes  
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
Well Sophia Electric has a stunning little integrate, EL 34's that will light up your Merlins. If your Merlins sound a little bright and forward then you might consider a new pair of speakers.  
Best standalone music server?
jondDon't forget the timeless expression.." Be careful what you wish for " Did you say audio brunch, would that include bottomless mimosas?  
The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
mitch2 The 39K usually disappears closer to the end of the marriage. 
The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
My speakers were totally designed by NASA, totally.  
The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
ptss30K for wire. They should quite using chip board  boxes, that might be worth a few $$$ 
Best standalone music server?
I had a personal " quest " similar to yours. I was running JRiver off my MacBook Air and really hated all the effort it took, software issues, took forever to rip, plus I didn't want a computer anywhere near my music ( somehow they don't seem to p... 
Best standalone music server?
Well I certainly want to congratulate you. Not for the gear you selected rather for the manor in which you have comported yourself. You have stayed in the conversation, answered questions, respectfully, fully explained you desires/needs. In sh... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
Hey I am a dealer for the Bricasti M28 mono block amplifiers 30K. Don't talk about a collapse, it makes me very nervous...............and I am already nervous enough.  
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
Bobby used to recommend the Joule Electra to me as well when I was a dealer. When I heard the deHavilland I dropped the Joule Electra line completely. Those stupid Russian " super " tubes suck........the life out of the sound.  
Why are Harbeth speakers expensive while its drivers are not.
It is not always about $$$$$. How many of you think that if these " more expensive drivers " would sound amazing that Harbeth would not use them. I don't.  
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
I would recommend a deHavilland UltraVerve. Just buy it new from Kara Chaffee. She will custom make it for you to match your amplifier and with lettering. Class A. I was a dealer for Merlin and Joule Electra and deHavilland. Much preferred the deH... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
I think the dollar will collapse before hi end amplifiers do. Not sure that would solve your issues