After hearing the gen 3 and being pleased I can only visualize myself going for the latest model merlin the mx. I feel as though I posted this question a little too early, I say this because after printing about 200 pages off the internet all on just the merlins I am convinced that what I am after will be found in this latest incarnation. There are so many pleased merlin owners and excellent reviews that it was exhausting just reading about them. In my earlier threads I have mentioned that I am after world class sound, what I mean by that is accurate sound stage, holographic imaging and revealing micro detail. If the gen 3 were that good I am so looking forward to the mx. I want to thank you bobby for the insightful conversation on the phone I am looking forward to getting these speakers.