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Merlin TSM with Shindo 25 watt amp
Specifications from Merlin websiteImpedance:8 ohms nominal6.5 ohms minimum14 ohms at crossover pointSensitivity:87 dB, 1W/1m (2.83V)Excellent tube amplifier compatibilityPower Handling:80 watts (program)Maximum output 104 dB (program)Power Require... 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
You can get the Sony for $1100. I thought the Oppo is $900I have heard both. The Oppo is very good. The Sony is one of the best I have heard 
what speakers demand high end electronics
Also if your speakers are bad no source equipment will make them sound good. Good sounding speakers will sound good with a large variety of electronicsAlan 
Solid State watts to power Zu Defintions?
Odyssey Khartego, Pass Aleph 
Why some CDs sound way louder than others?
Several reasons1) Level that the CD is mastered at. This can be all over the place. There is no satandard2) Compression levels. Highly compressed material will sound louder than non compressed material3) The type of music 
New DAC or Speakers? What will put airy-ness in?
Find speakers that have that sound you are looking for 
Pre Amp with top class phono stage?
I believe any of the Shindo preamps have outstanding phono stages 
Vinyl for Digitally Recorded Music - ?
Because your analog playback chain may be superior to your digital playback chain 
Pictures At An Exhibition CD
If you are talking about the orchestrated version then the RCA Reiner and the Chicago Symphony is a great recording. For the original piano version Richter is powerful 
Tube preamp for Pass Labs amp
Shindo Auriges 
What to do in my situation...
Y adaptors would allow you to drive a sub or another amp 
Arc Ref 3 tubes
I would think it is just mechanical noises of various components warming up and then cooling down. It should not be anything to worry about. Ever notice all the sounds your car makes after turning it off. Parts expand and contract with heating up ... 
Shindo Monbrison better a RedWine Isabella?
I have my Shindo Auriges with a pair of Hurricane monoblocks and the Shindo magic is thereAlan 
phono amp or not.
I have always felt that the best way to change (improve?) the sound of your system is to upgrade speakers. If there are speakers out there that you definetly feel are a major improvement in sound you will find that all your sources will sound bett... 
Shindo Monbrison better a RedWine Isabella?
Shindo stocks a large supply of spare parts for there products. Tubes, caps and anything else. He has been in business for 25 years and this has never been a problemAlan