Yes I did replace RC network with Dueland, I feel it does sound better but not night and day. But I do enjoy the Merlins still.

ryriken66 October 23, 2014 19:42

Hi Ryriken,

System looks great!

Did you receive plans for the Merlin Duelund R/C update or did you replace with comparable values? Care to comment on how the TSM's sound with the updates?

skateman August 11, 2014 17:40

Ryriken,

I have long admired Merlin speakers, but they've always been a bit out of my price range, 'though I'd love to have a pair. You mentioned on another thread that you once owned VAC amps. I bought mine on A'gon for the sum of $1200. I wasn't very impressed with it until I swapped out all the tubes. NOS Telefunken 12AU7's and 12AT7's, along with Mullard reissue EL34's, branded Groove Tube. Now, it's my favoite amp of the three I have now.

I've read very good things about Odyessy Khartago amps, and with that VTL preamp, and those Merlin's, your system must sound incredible.

Congratulations, and enjoy!
Dan

islandmandan June 03, 2011 22:01

Ryriken,

I suspect we have similar taste. Much of your equipment I have considered for my system. Merlin has a similar big sound to my Dynaudios. I considered Odyssey amps before pulling the trigger on my Bryston. And the Caspian CDP is superb. Very nice rig! :)

jaxwired July 05, 2010 01:35

I bumped into some Soundcare spikes which fit absolutely perfect. Thnx for the advice though!
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3886/soundcareyr2.jpg

satch March 03, 2007 18:19

Go on Audiogon..sometimes people sell them .a lot of places sell them..just google BDR Racing Cones...i'm sure some place to buy them shoes up..if you get them buy the metal srew in inserts..they will screw into the bottom of the apogees like a spike...but better,,at least to me...

ryriken March 03, 2007 02:54

Thanks Ryriken, where did you get these cones? Any pics?

satch March 02, 2007 07:50

Believe it or not i use BDR Racing cones under the speakers...expensive but i thought it sounded much better Get the inserts they screw right into the bottom of the speaker...

ryriken March 01, 2007 15:15

Hi Punisher, I also own the majors and am very impressed at what they can do. Just wondering: are you using spikes under your Majors? If so, which spikes and where did you get them?
Thnx in advance, Satch.

satch February 27, 2007 12:27

Interesting to see that you have the same set up as me in many respects. What have you done latley? Did you keep the monos or move on? Please take a look at my modest system and make any suggestions.

brownsanandy April 22, 2006 05:31

System edited: Sold Mcormack DNA 0.5 REV B and now have Odyssey Khartago Mono Blocks.

ryriken March 16, 2005 04:49

My thoughts are its a nice pre-amp...has HT bypass two outs and not too hard on the tubes..i've had it 2 years with no problems..there are some nice write ups on this pre-amp..

ryriken December 14, 2004 06:04

nice system,what are your thoughts on your VTL TL 5.5 ?

raytheprinter December 10, 2004 08:55