Whats up with Merlin?

OK, I'll be the lone dissenting juror. I owned a pair of Merlin TSM-SE's (b4 the changeover to "Millenium").
I ran these speakers with Naim separates. Long story short-the worst mismatch I've ever heard. Made my ears bleed. All of a sudden MOST records sounded all wrong. Music was gone and "hi-fi" was invading my space.
I've chatted numerous times with Bobby-great guy, very informative. Nothing against him or his company. Seems like very enthusiastic about his creations. Just not for me.
Want music, get Spendors!!!!!!

I have owned the TSM's and they are simply awesome. They need good equipment up front to sound their best. They image like crazy and sound sweet and transparent. Great with Joule and Berning. Use Luminous Audio cables if possible. Cardas stuff works well to. Most likely the very best speaker for the money on the planet.

Hey Lindisfarne, any relation to the English group? I think I already asked you that once before, didn't I? Your experience with the TSM has been covered in another thread and I think the bottom line problem with your TSM's was a system mismatch. Resolving speakers with the wrong electronics spells doom and gloom with only one remedy, new speakers or new electronics. You choose keeping the electronics and getting new speakers. Spendors are nice speakers also with a lovely midrange and certainly a bit warmer and maybe less accurate.

Although I haven't personally heard the TSM's, I own the VSM and if the tonal balance is similar and system matching is as critical, which I understand it is, all I can say is too bad you didn't get the opportunity to hear these speakers at their best. At the end of the day you are happy and that is all that matters.

Cant really add more then what was said. I have the VSM-M and love them. Bobby hasbeen more then great. Merlin and Rogue audio, two great companies!!

I have recently spoken with David Berning, and he has ordered a set of Merlins for his system. I think that the ZH270 amp is a great match for them. I expect that he will be voicing his amps on those speakers. FYI.