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Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Tubegroover, thanks for the very interesting report. I think that I need to defer my decision until I can hear the Joules and maybe the Berning on Merlins. I will try to get the spring NYC show or see if I can find someone with them who wouldn't m... 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Jim, yes, there seems to be an extrordinary synergy with the Merlins and the Joules. I wish I could hear it. The show in May is a possibility. Thanks. 
Tenor Hybrid v. VTL MB-450 Sig.
Zaikesman & Samuel, Thank you for the thoughtful recommendations. I was referred to a very nice guy in Ohio who inivited me over to listen to his Tenors. However, he does have new Meitner gear and Kharmas. So, I may end up with quite unrealist... 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Jim and Rich, you both are very helpful. Jim, no, I have not heard the Joules on Merlins. I suspect that if I had I my decision would already be made. There is only one guy who I have found in Chicago who has Joule Electra amps. He has the Grand M... 
BPT 3.5 Ultra v. Hydra c
I gave Chris a call. He said,if I am not blowing my 15 amp fuse now, that the 3.5 should be fine. This makes sense to me. Maybe they would work better with their own line. Any thoughts? 
BPT 3.5 Ultra v. Hydra c
U gave Chris a call. He said,if I am not blowing my 15 amp fuse now, that the 3.5 should be fine. This makes sense to me. Maybe they would work better with their own line. Any thoughts? 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Jim and Rich, thank you for your comments. Rich are you referring to the CAT JL2? Also, what do you think of the Tenor 150 stereo hybrid? 
BPT 3.5 Ultra v. Hydra c
Oops, typo. I meant Hydra 8. 
Joss Stone - Soul Sessions
I hope she has plans for more. Considering the discounts, It seems that her CD may not be selling. It would fun to hear her live. 
Merlin Mil. w/hybrid amps??
Jim, I have been intrigued by the Joules. I have been waiting (a while) for VZN 100s to show up here. I will be patient. Thanks. 
Audio Logic 24mxl 1st impressions/questions
Deano, thanks for the ideas. What is the rest of your gear? I am curious if you have other tubes. Also, which Mullards are you using? I tried some CV4024s in my amps and liked them (although, I ended up with Telefunkens because the lower end sound... 
Jena Labs - Any experience?
Thanks for your replies. I will give them a go - starting with the digital. By the way, appearing unahielded, do you have to be especially careful with proximity to power cords? 
Audio Logic 24mxl 1st impressions/questions
Thanks for the good suggestions, guys. I will keep looking for the CEC TL1x . For the digital cable, I will try the Orchid, the Jena, and maybe the Virtual Dynamics. The Omega Mikro seems too fragile for me. 
Audio Logic v. Audio Note v. Audio Aero v. Audiome
Golden Ears, I just ordered is (after the thread was started). Why do you ask? 
Audio Logic v. Audio Note v. Audio Aero v. Audiome
Goone, are you referring to Scubadaddy? I have some cryoed Telefunken 12AT7s in my VTLs. They are great. Have you tried replacing the 6350s? Any improvement? Thanks.