Posted by Rich Brkich (D) on September 03, 2007 at 10:05:03

In Reply to: RE: Merlin TSM compatibility with Audible Illusions posted by coffeequeen on September 01, 2007 at 19:07:04

I have not used the AI preamp with TSMs that I can recall. I have had a few used units come through the shop over the years. They are nice preamps. They can be a bit hard on tubes. They are warm (though tube rolling has an effect on its tone). Never been particularly impressed by the bass repsonse of these preamps though. While these are nice preamps, they are not my ide of a ideal match... my memory keeps telling me that it would eb a bit too midrange wamrth.

What amp would you be using the AI with???


Happy Listening,
Rich Brkich
Retailer & Audio Asylum Industry Liaison