Tweaking my Merlin VSM-Mme's


Very pleased with the improvements made by two new things that Chris Johnson at Parts ConneXion made for me:

 1) New jumpers made out of Dueland DCA16Ga tinned copper wire to replace the OEM single core Cardas jumpers.

Just changing the jumpers made a noticeable improvement in tone and dynamics.

2) Custom RC networks made with the Caddock resistor that Merlin uses and the Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper and Wax capacitors

While both have less than 20 hours playing time on them, the combination of new RC networks and jumpers results in more spacious, more natural, more dynamic, and more live sounding music from the Merlins. 

Next improvement - BAM upgraded to "Master" specs but with the Jupiter capacitors instead of Duelands.  
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If you are looking for cost no object jumper for the Merlin VSM line, Look into the Vishay Metal Naked Bulk / Texas 2575 with the Duelund cast/copper it will be your ultimate audio nirvana.