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| Review: Thor Audio TA-1000 Tube preamp Hey Thor TA-1000 owners - I've had S/N 195 for 12 years and am about to acquire another. Sure would love to see the above-referenced tube recommendations if Charlie, Brian or McPherson happen to tune in. I'm getting satisfaction from NOS Mullard... | |
| Merlin VSM & TSM speakers: RIP Bobby Palkovich, Ten Years Ago Today I replaced my Merlin Black Magic single-ended BAM with a pair of JL Audio Fathom f110 v2 subwoofers and never looked back. Was reluctant to go beyond 10" because of how fast & articulate the Merlins are and I think that was a good call. Have... | |
| ifi LAN iSilencer I couldn't hear any difference. FOLLOW UP: iFi closed Customer Service ticket requesting data showing that this product does ANYTHING - I have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and I know that noise and jitter are routine to measure. They refused... | |
| ifi LAN iSilencer I THINK THIS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF: Issue Details - Noise and jitter are routine to measure, yet I see NO data demonstrating the effectiveness of the LAN iSilencer. Instead, I see marketing nonsense calling it "Gigatastic." That leads me to be extreme... | |
| Thor ta-1000 pre cap replacement -- advice PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - because there is SO little available on the wonderful-but-obscure Thor TA-1000 "donut" preamps I have posted photos of the Vcap upgrades to mine. Four photos of the board are now shown on my System page called Heavenl... | |
| Quicksilver audio silver 88 mono amps This is in regard to the Quicksilver 60 monos I got new on 11/11/2020: I was getting a *little* brightness or glare which I attributed to the Esotar tweeters in my Merlin VSM speakers. They are still the best amps I've found for the Merlins I've ... | |
| Audioquest Angel vs Synergisitic Research Atmosphere Alive OMG I had a good laugh reading this thread - THANKS everyone! The "loom effect" is truly creative. I’ve been holding back for years but this needs to be said in this forum: despite having had good results with Synergistic fuses, I believe Ted Den... | |
| Merlin VSM MME Master BAM Modification As a Merlin VSM owner from 2007, my advice is - DON'T MESS WITH IT! If you want to change the tonal balance, the best way is to get an excellent subwoofer (or two) - I use a JL Audio Fathom crossed over at 32 Hz. The second best way is to change... | |
| Quicksilver audio silver 88 mono amps @decooney - Yeah, that heavily modified Thor TA-1000 is a special preamp, with a sound I would describe as detailed and authoritative, and neither bright nor dark. Its separate power supply probably weighs more than most components I’ve owned, but... | |
| Quicksilver audio silver 88 mono amps @ gochurchgo: I will receive a pair of new Quicksilver 60 Watt monoblocks next week. I intend to pair it with a Thor TA-1000 preamp with significant upgrades including about a dozen Vcaps. The other preamp I have is nearly as good, but it's home... | |
| Top or best amps for merlin vsm Re-posting previous with formatting and other edits to help others. MODERATOR feel free to delete previous, please! I have tried the following amps with my Merlin VSMs since 2007 (upgrading the VSMs all along the way): BEL 1001 MkV (solid state)... | |
| Top or best amps for merlin vsm I have tried the following amps with my Merlin VSMs since 2007 (upgrading the VSMs all along the way): BEL 1001 MkV (solid state)Odyssey Khartago (did NOT care for them!)Music Reference RM-10 MkII Class AAtma-Sphere S-30 OTLAtma-Sphere M-60 OTLHom... | |
| Roger Alan Modjeski (RAM) 1951 - 2019 Roger was an excellent teacher, researcher, inventor, and designer. I'm using an RM-10 MkII Class A in a system where few sane people would consider a little 25 Watt stereo amp that weighs 14 pounds. It has won my heart and a spot in my primary ... | |
| Merlin VSM Users- Where is the "Warmest" Location of the BAM? Now a related question for you: Have you tried moving the speakers closer to the back wall for more "warmth?" I have my speaker face ~ 4' out from the back wall for optimal imaging in my (~ 15x15) room but I'm thinking of moving them back at leas... | |
| Merlin VSM Users- Where is the "Warmest" Location of the BAM? I don't know about "warmest" but I've owned VSM's since 2007 and was in regular contact with Bobby. He recommended the tape loop but I don't have one - I would definitely try that first. I have found the BAM to sound best upstream of my (tube) p... |