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In Reply to: RE: Move on from Merlins? posted by troutbum on January 14, 2025 at 05:51:29

for about 17 years. I get the itch on occasion, but stick with the Merlins. I've owned Thiel, Linn, Vandersteen, and PSB in the past. For me, the Merlins have been the most satisfying over a broad range of music over the long haul. They play everything well, all types of music, all types of instruments. I never think that something isn't quite right or something's lacking. Hence, I would be worried about getting rid of them.
That said, I wouldn't sell the Merlins, but I might get something like a small pair of Magnepans just to have some fun. But fun lasts about 3 months until the shortcomings of a new speaker start to bother you.

Edits: 01/15/25

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Baby Maggies are great for speaker swapping. - G Squared 17:28:09 01/15/25 (0)
My 35+ year old ProAcs aren't going anywhere, but I did buy some LRS to "scratch the itch" for something different.
Gsquared
That's how I'm feeling about the Reference 3A DeCapo... - musetap 15:26:33 01/15/25 (2)
can't imagine not using them at this point in my life.

So I won't not use them. Hopefully... indefinitely...

Never did try the TSMs although at one point gave it serious thought.

"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
- RE: That's how I'm feeling about the Reference 3A DeCapo... - Bill the K 05:52:39 01/16/25 (1)
  I thought you listened to Reynauds all the time.
  Cheers
  Bill
  - Spent years loving them Trente... - musetap 22:17:57 01/16/25 (0)
    AFTER using Twins for years.
    
    The Trente ran their course and are in storage for now. They need reconditioning and TLC.
    
    Reynaud spanned about 20 years here.
    
    REALLY digging the DeCapo, a little more of everything I need these days.
    
    This could last many years...
    
    "Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure

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