Merlin vsm mm & master bam with rel sub.

[Flo]

In rather cool mid nite blue gloss finish. Supplying with 4m of Cardas quadlink bi wire cable, it’s what Merlin strongly recommend , it what’s used inside.
Some minor marks to paint but not really noticeable.
Has the optional and very expensive [$4k] master bam module. Sound is crystal clear, like small monitors or electro statics, treble is spectacular. In some ways destroys my little Avalon’s, esp on vocals, but not enuf bass for Metallica. So selling both.
Midst of major changes so has to go £2000 Ono.
I have a rel stentor 3 in black ash, will supply with merlins free if wanted, if you have room the combo sings.
Don’t like dwelling so bargain for someone.

[Puffin]

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[Puffin]

No Problem. You may be asked to put up some pictures of the rears of the speakers and some separate pics of the other bits.

[Naass]

No wonder cabinets get scratched and grills get nicks! :)
Hopefully drivers are somehow get saved!
GLWS

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[struth]

yes a rear view in this case should be provided i think and the stuff on top. also picture quality on that one is pretty poor.. an improved one will be needed.. if you have issues posting them, you can send me them and i will put them in...cheers

[AJSki2fly]

There is quite a good review of these at https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/439/index.html, I think it is the same model, and there is an owner review at https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=11417.0, which are always good to read.

These look like they could make a very good upgrade for someone at a very good price.

[Flo]

The merlins have a bit of a following in states, tube lovers, as they say love the merlins, Gary Pavelcek? Owner was a bit of a geek and obsessed over tweaking every inch, in USA the final model [black beauty?] is much sought after due in part to Gary passing away.
They are superb, the treble and mids are spectacular, the esotar tweeter is a star, [remind me of esl57 on vocals] bass is precise but light so sub helps, most reviews say same. They look very cool in the flesh, the paint is automotive with gel coat mid nite blue, they are tall and heavy as come with ballast pre loaded, about 90lb.
Come with master bam, a sort of active crossover used to tailor signal for speakers, surprisingly effecatious. I bought two months ago S\h for £500 on own, was 4K new.
I am upgrading speakers and cables so need to move on stuff I will never use enuf to justify keeping, sub is superb, but way to big for practical use in my small living space, still looks smart considering age, has spikes cables and manual.
Will take more pics later today and then ask for assistance , ta Loz
Priced to sell as way too much hifi and small Living space, also there seems to be a mountain of good s\h kit out there so priced accordingly.

[walpurgis]

yes a rear view in this case should be provided i think and the stuff on top. also picture quality on that one is pretty poor.. an improved one will be needed.. if you have issues posting them, you can send me them and i will put them in...cheers

Looks like we're still waiting.

Good full sized pictures, front and rear are mandatory.

[Puffin]

Grant said he would upload them or I could assist.

[AJSki2fly]

How do you upload via iPad, been trying for hour to upload, I give up.

If you download Tapatalk app if you do not already have it then open it and register and then you search for The Art of Sound forum and logon, once in you find your thread and post to it when you post if you use the icon on the left(picture symbol) you can then select your photos from your photo library. Hope that helps.

[Mr. C]

Over the years I have owned many pairs of these great speakers, these are capable of delivering a quality sound great in the flesh to.

IIRC these were around £8K in the day, fond memories of a quality left field speaker.

[Flo]

In rather cool mid nite blue gloss finish. Supplying with 4m of Cardas quadlink bi wire cable, it’s what Merlin strongly recommend , it what’s used inside.
Some minor marks to paint but not really noticeable.
Has the optional and very expensive [$4k] master bam module. Sound is crystal clear, like small monitors or electro statics, treble is spectacular. In some ways destroys my little Avalon’s, esp on vocals, but not enuf bass for Metallica. So selling both.
Midst of major changes so has to go £2000 Ono.
I have a rel stentor 3 in black ash, will supply with merlins free if wanted, if you have room the combo sings.
Don’t like dwelling so bargain for someone.

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[Flo]

Thanks for help, will now be easier in future.
Mr c thanks for kind words, they are remarkable beasts, their plus points are, oodles of clarity and detail, superb wrap round imaging, tonal truth and extraordinary way with female vocals. They look very cool in flesh, considering age they look very modern, and piano finish, gel coat, is very swish. If wasn’t for fact I’m in process of new love affair with Boenicke they would stay.

[PeteT]

Lovely looking things indeed..!
We're it not for the need for other stuff or the divorce that would undoubtedly follow, I'd be interested..!

GLWS
Pete

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[Flo]

Bump

[geoturbo]

The speakers that have substituted these must be veeery good 👍

Sent you a pm re the speaker cables.

[Flo]

The replacements are Boenicke w8se, they are a much better all rounder. The merlins prob still have the more explicit treble, detail is superb. The esotar tweeter is worthy of asking price alone, got feeling when they used to be available were ultra expensive $800 ea.
I am tempted to keep but need cash and I’d have to get another valve amp to hear at best, line magnetic I hear do amazing things with merlins.

[geoturbo]

Merlins have been partnered mostly with OTL valve amps over the years.

[Flo]

I’ve spoken at length with the New York dealer who deals with bobbies affairs, and briefly with bobby before he passed on.
They both recommended class a power preferably valve , a least 15w from iether se or pp. my vitus was excellent, but a aged pair of Croft’s were spectacular. Otl are good but not obligatory.

[Flo]

Still looking good

[Flo]

Selling bits separately now, so £1500 Ono for speakers.

[Flo]

Now sold