2surf
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| Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic I would also add Devore speakers and possibly the new Paradigm Persona speaker line. This is a newer line so not sure if it's compatible with medium powered tube amps but the specs are promising. | |
| Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM I upgraded the RCA networks to the new caps without upgrading the BAM. I will upgrade the BAM later but these impressions are only for the RCA upgrade. I enjoy the new caps and agree with what everybody is saying. I also think they add more timbre... | |
| Merlin vsm question I started with the VSM-MM and a solid state amp. I upgraded to the e version (lead free) and the super BAM. After these upgrades I went to the tubed Filarmonia int amp. Each of these upgrades resulted in a noticeably fuller and more relaxed pres... | |
| Placette linestage vs. Adcom 750 passive I have had the Adcom and currently have the Placette with Merlin speakers. The Placette was significantly better in every way. On my system the Adcom sounded brittle and bright while the Placette, still slightly on the dry side, toned down the hig... |