Merlin speaker/cable combinations?

I use the AU24 in my system, a minimalist one that consists of Sony SCD777ES, Berning Sigfried tube amp, and a pair of Merlin VSM-MM. The result is quite realistic,and it draws out the musical response nicely. The bass especially comes out very clean with the Au24. For CD that sounds not engaging before, it comes alive now. Last night I listened to the Georghui recording of Verdi heroine with the Au24 in the system and the effect is musically indeed.

A follow up...

Had the Audience Au 24 sp cable in my system...changed to the Paul Speltz Anti-Cable.I use a single run of the Speltz cable with the Merlin jumpers.

I prefer the Anti-Cable in my system...Slightly more sparkle to the trebles.Mids cleaner ,more open and slightly leaner sounding,but with out losing focus.Bass punchier/more slam and better defined.Overall,a better balance to the sound.Tonally more correct ...to my ears, at least.

My results should be seen in the context of my system(Mark Levinson 37 and 36s,Pathos Logos and Merlin VSM-MM),my personal preference and speaker positioning,which is close to the backwall .Also the best results now with the Ei Elite 6DJ8 Goldpins in the Logos.The end result now, is very pleasing, to say the least .The Merlins are remarkable speakers....

Chris

I needed a long run for my Merlins and couldn't afford the Cardas and Audience so I tried a few cheaper ones and ended up with the River Cable Flexgy 6. Mellow with a lot of detail. Great for SS. Inexpensive enough that you can buy it and sell it if you dont like it and not lose a whole lot of money. Needs a couple of weeks of burn in.