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Merlin TSM comparisons
Several months ago, I upgraded my TSM-mmi rig from the RC's to the Master RC's. I can now report that the upgrade was unquestionably cost effective and very worthwhile. The Master RC's are beginning to really break in, and the improvement from the... 
the clue by Sjofn HiFi at RMAF
Anybody using these in their rig these days? Interested to hear how they're working out for you, if so. Thanks! 
Merlin TSM comparisons
Most of us who don't have dedicated listening rooms end up making compromises, for sure. But I agree with Bobby that the room is key. Putting an area carpet down in my listening room, which otherwise is very "live," made a big difference for not a... 
Why I like my home system better than live music
I know that this comment is slightly off topic but for what it's worth, I've stopped asking whether my rig captures the "Absolute Sound" of live, unamplified, acoustic instruments, and shifted instead to asking how well my rig reproduces what the ... 
Speakers free of grain, glare and steel?
Pmboyd,I have the TSM-mmi's and they are marvelous; sweet and musical. And they are about as balanced and flat top to bottom as you could ask for. Bobby P has great ears and makes a wonderful product. Good luck! 
Good CD for testing bass response
theunderlyingtheme,Agreed on the Peter Gabriel track. Those bass notes have not only depth, but also texture and attack. Great suggestion (great music, too). :-) 
Merlin TSM MMe's and "Jolida"
Not Jolida, Telescope, no, but I went from a "Class D" Bel Canto power amp to a pair of used, Manley Shrimp monoblocks (40W in ultralinear mode, 23W in triode) and the improvement in the sound of my TSM-mmi's was not at all subtle. Yes, the TSM's ... 
Manufacurers I have known.... 2 Bobby Palkovic
Larry,Thanks a lot for this post. Bobby is indeed a fine person and a master at his craft. And he takes great care of his customers. I have his TSM-mmi's and when I first received them, I was impressed by how lovingly they were crafted and packed.... 
Good DAC to upgarde Music Hall CD 25.2?
Rodge827,Good question. I'd say, $500 or under.Thanks. 
Merlin MX and a McIntosh 2275 any takers ??
Ah, I have TSM's, so others will have to weigh in here, sorry. 
Merlin MX and a McIntosh 2275 any takers ??
Which Merlin, VMX or TMX? 
Merlin TSM comparisons
TSM'ers,I hope nobody minds me mentioning that right now I'm selling a 3-meter pair of Supra Classic 6.0 speakers cable in the Audiogon classifieds. It's great stuff!Thanks. 
Austin TX — February, 2009
The first meeting of the Hillcountry Audio Club was a blast. We had about a dozen folks there, crammed into the Audio Systems listening rooms and having fun. We listened to the Big Maggies driven by some gargantuan amp whose name escapes me at the... 
solid state amp for merlin tsm's ?
Samski,I understand that you are not interested in running tubes and I respect that.I'd just point out for what it's worth that I first ran my TSM-mmi's with a Manley Shrimp tube preamp driving a Bel Canto S300 "Class D" power amp (an odd combinat... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
I thought I'd share some recent experiences with the other TSM owners (or prospective owners) out there.I finally got around to using a simple bubble level to align my speakers relative to the floor, as the manual suggests. The improvement that re...