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Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.

HI, just purchased an used pair of merlin vsm mme,replaced my Von swheikert VR3, my Question is, why cardas cables are so critical for this speakers, had cardas cables before, speakers and interconnect, and heated the sound of those cables, very muddy and slow, bass all over the place,coulnt'pull them out fas enough,
my preamp is joulet electra 150mk11, and I'm really scare to spend $3000,or more on used cardas GR,cables,now I'm using KCI silk worm with analysis solo cristal I/C, sounds good, but a little thin, great midrange, but not full body sound, that I'm acustom to, what will cardas bring to the table , in this situation.

your coments wil be apreciated;

thanks:

Cheers:
juancgenao
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9rw
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Robbobby: Whoa! Most speakers are colored? Slow down before you spring such radical concepts on me. I just hate that you've made your last post to this thread. I could learn so much from you.

I had no idea that most "experts" and "experienced audiophiles" (like yourself) agree that the Merlin is the best speaker on the planet. All the audiophiles and music lovers I know listened and left my dedicated listening room unimpressed. Speakers I've owned that easily outperformed the Merlin include Dunlavy SC-IV/A, Dunlavy SC-II, Von Schweikert VR-4Jr., Von Schweikert VR-4Sr. and Quad 988. As for Totem, I just think speakers like the tiny Arro are a lot of fun. It's hardly my reference. I'm sorry to have interrupted "Top Gun."
celestial_audio
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Bobby, are audience au24 "e" version recommended over older au24? Wonder if it is an upgrade worth considering.
Has anybody compared the older au24 with "e" version with merlins?
Thanks again.
robbob
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Bobby....

Thus far the speaker wire I've got on hand to try....

1) Audioquest type 4 3.5 meters
2) Anti cables 3 meters
3) Audioquest rocket 44 3.5 meters

I'm trying to borrow some Cardas stuff as well, but I really want the speakers & amp to be broken in before I dish out for cable. Based on what I've heard from some owners I have some hope for the anti cable. What do you have to say about the Anti Cable stuff?

Thanks as usual...

Rob
turboglo
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Sstalwar, I had AU24 speaker cables and had them upgraded to "e" status. I found the upgrade to be a good value. Definitely provided more detail and texture. Eventually I moved on to Cardas GR, which I find provides improved frequency extension and openness while maintaining similar tonal neutrality to the AU24"e".
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samac
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I've read with interest the comments of this thread and wanted to make a quick comment myself.

I've had the Merlin TSM-mmi for a little over a month now and I'm very pleased with how wonderful they sound. I wanted to mention this because if you take a look at my system profile you'll find that they are in a set up that is far from optimal.

I'm using them with budget NAD equipment, the TSMs are sitting on top of my Klipsch KG4 speakers, there is a big bay window on one side of the room, the room has openings on either end of it and it rings like a bell. But the Merlins sound fantastic and will only get better as the room and equipment get better.

I just wanted to post this in case someone might be wondering if they have the "right stuff" to give Merlin speakers a try.

Cheers,

Scott
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