Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?

Just ordered the Merlin TSM-MMI with Master RCs. Since the proof's in the pudding, I'll report back after they've had a chance to break in...

Pm,

Let us know how the Merlins work out with the TAD Hibachi 125 monoblocks.

I suspect this should be a match made in heaven.

I know the TADs are working out extremely well with my little and fairly easy to drive (like the Merlin with RC I suspect) Triangle monitors, which is all I need out of them currently but I suspect they are capable of a lot more with bigger, more full range monitors or floor standers.

The TADs are also working out very well with my Stax sr80 electret headphones, which are pretty demanding in regards to amplification, much more so than my Triangles and I suspect perhaps more so even than the MErlins.

I haven't ruled out the Ohm Walsh 2000s, but now I'll have to wait and see how the Merlins work out.

Good luck, I hope you like them.

I just responded to your other thread. Your comments there were enlightening. To paraphrase my response to them, I'm just about 100% confident that you will love the Merlin's strengths - they seem to be right up your alley. As to the tonal balance thru the presence region and top end (i.e. "glare"), it will be very interesting to see how these line up with your stated needs. It's really room and system dependent and, in the end, very much a matter of personal taste.

Either way, you have IMO ordered a wonderful speaker with some great, great capabilities.

Marty