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LFD III vs IV
My LFD IV is nearly two days from its arrival to my home. Cannot wait to listen with an open mind and hope it's everything everyone has made it to be. This hobby can be quite demanding and I hope this piece takes me off the merry go round for awhi... 
Naim with..........
Absolutely, Scott.I needed to hear the pairing for myself. The Naim integrateds; my current XS and previously my Nait 5i-2 have been wonderful with every monitor I have paired them with but excelled this week with the Merlin's.Best always,John 
Naim with..........
Before the next question arises... the Cary/Merlin combination sounded BETTER to me; but lets face it tubes will be tubes... and the decision of owning SS is a convenience that having owned both SS and some tube gear; that I am more than happy to ... 
Naim with..........
The stars and moon aligned and I can finally say that I have heard this pair together. The equipment prior to my connecting the Naim XS was a Cary SLI80 (yes, tubes...) and a Cambridge Audio CDP; a superb digital transport and processor. I selecte... 
IPod to home stereo - How to get best sound?
I currently use the Wadia i170 and Simaudio D100 w/ excellent results. I've previously used combination DAC packages by Peachtree, Wadia 151, and Bel Canto C5i w/ equally superb results. Apple lossless playback and you have an ultra convenient way... 
Naim with..........
Hi again, Scott.I've been delayed with the audition but will try to do so this weekend at a family members home. I spoke with Bobby today via email and plan on purchasing the latest MMi in the very near future.Oddly, I've been following your posts... 
Penaudio Cenya monitors
Spysag, if you PM me the details and photos of the damage... I'll happily consider their purchase. 
Top big-name monitors current versions .
As its been said before... All fine speakers and as it would be it simply comes down to personal tastes, system synergy, and source material. I've owned the B&W 805D twice and is my current transducer. Previously, other floorstanders; monitor ... 
Top big-name monitors current versions .
As its been said before... All fine speakers and as it would be it simply comes down to personal tastes, system synergy, and source material. I've owned the B&W 805D twice and is my current transducer. Previously, other floorstanders; monitor ... 
Naim with..........
Will attempt to connect to a pair of Merlin TSM MMEs w/ Master RCs later this week. Fingers crossed. 
Marantz SA8004 is fundamentally musical
Mine is on order; and through the various authorized and non-authorized resellers I have spoken to- they liked the SA8004 for its musicality and warmth. I can't wait. More to follow. 
Best speakers for Hegel h-100 amp
How do you like your current setup? I was contemplating a Hegel 100 or 200; I am currently using Mcintosh and B&W, or Sonus Faber w/ excellent results, 
Sonus Faber fans: Liuto vs. Cremona Auditor M?
The Cremona's have since found a new home in my listening space... and all I can say is "wow." Detailed but retaining musicality throughout. Less warm than the Liuto's but that may also be because the Cremona M Auditor's utilize free-space and sou... 
Sonus Faber fans: Liuto vs. Cremona Auditor M?
Months... almost a year since this original post... does this still ring true for everyone? I just purchased a pair of Liuto's with the potential to own the Cremona M auditor's in graphite (a beautiful color). Your recommendations would be greatly... 
Speaker Recommendation for iDecco
Merlin MMe's with much success.