Merlin TSM comparisons

Bobby,

Curious about the two versions and use with SS versus tubes.

My understanding is the difference is the finish and perhaps cabinet construction. IS that correct?

Is the extra rigidity or damping ability of the upper model what makes it more tube friendly?

Thanks.

Also one last comment about OHM Walshes and monitors.

I see OHM Walshes properly matched to room competing more with full range speakers in general, though they are certainly good for near field listening as well, which is a monitors in general. Other than for nearfield listening, I consider the OHMs and monitors to be two totally different solutions intended for two totally different kinds of listeners.

m, the two speakers are essentially the same but the crossover components are picked to a different tolerance, the woofers have a different amount of latex coating on them, the torque settings on the fasteners are set differently and the undercaots of the finish are different. a polymer coat adds mass to the mx-r which makes the cabinet a little quieter, the sound more continuous from top to bottom so there is more resolution.
there is an obvious difference in the way they sound because they are tuned differently.
the mmi is easier to get great sound out of while the mx-r does sound more right/better but you need a better system to get it out of them.
ok?
best, b
best, b

I found that following the directions mad a BIG difference in sound.

Yes, Bobby is correct. I have an ICE amp, a Bel Canto S300.