artipalmerac2d

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Merlin vs. Totem vs. Verity vs.????
If you can afford them get the Merlins. If not and you are considering the Totem Forest then have a listen to the Totem Tabu's. You'll get better bass and a better all round sound. 
Totem manis-opinion requested
Any of the Totem speakers are amazing for the money.I have a pair of Tabu's and they are awesome.If my Tube gear could drive Mani's I would have them. However I am quite satisfied with the Tabu's. 
the best integrated amp $2500-$45oo pr.
Icompared my Copland CSA 14 (with upgraded siemens tubes) to the Moon I5 and the Copland was better. 
Speakers: all-time favorite
I don't have a pair YET but my favorite speaker is the Merlin VSM with BAM. I heard them on a tube system and I was blown away by them. 
CD Players- What To Look For?
I have a Sony X77ES player (some say it was better than the XA7ES) and have compared it to Linn,YBA,EAD,Arcam,Naim 3.5,and the Sony sounded as good as or better than. Then I compared it to the Copland 289 and the Sony sounded almost awful in compa...