|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
69.224.56.2
In Reply to: Re: Merlin VSM-M to what posted by Kip on May 9, 2007 at 14:34:13:
Did you dislike the Merlins with the Karan? I have never heard that amp, but if it's anything like your current UCD, I can see why you found the combination lacking. Class D and Merlin do not go together. There's simply no exceptions, regardless of how many tubes you have before the amp. I currently own Channel Island UCD amps and would never consider using them with Merlins. If you like your amp, you definitely should look for another speaker.
Follow Ups:
I did dislike the Merlins with the Karan. The UCD based mono amps just showed up and I haven't tried them yet. I am just pretty positive I want different speakers. I think the Merlins are missing that low end kick and midrange snap. Their imaging is great and depth is good. They also don't play as loud as I want.
Contrary to what some say, I find the Merlins very room and placement sensitive. They simply might not be the speaker for your room, whether it be room size (Merlins sound best in smaller rooms) or placement in the room. I've heard excellent bass come out of Merlins, but at their optimum, they still might not be enough bass for what you're craving. I have never found any faults in their midrange though. The Merlin midrange is my idea of perfection.In addition to the other suggestions, I'd consider JM Reynauds.
Careful with your hearing. 110 db (which the Merlins are capable of in reasonably sized rooms) can cause some serious ear damage quite quickly.
This is not meant as a challenge. But do you know what it is about the Merlins, or UCD amps, that make them incompatible? I ask because I am considering UCD amps and I would like to know if certain types of speakers do not match well with them.
I find Merlins need amps (and other associated equipment) with tonal fullness. I've also found all class D amps to err on the side of some leanness. So putting them together has not worked for me and can't imagine ever working.
| ||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: