Long gone are the Virgo's and Merlin's (Bobby P. made some great speakers R.I.P.) Sold them to raise $$$ for home purchase. Since then acquired a pair of Snell's. Refoamed my JBL's that I purchased from Hifi Buys in 1979! I prefer these to the Snell's perhaps due to system synergy or perhaps sentiment. I believe the Snell's have deeper base while the L-19's have better imaging and soundstage.
Bought a second pair of JBL crossovers on Ebay to do experiments with while also having the ability to keep my speakers mostly original.
I am wondering what the next upgrade should be... I am thinking a more up to date CJ preamp may give me a deeper sound stage. Any opinions on a premier 17ls? Speakers on my shortlist: Merlin VSM, Quad 2805, Penaudio Cenya. I also like PSB Synchrony 1, Acoustat
What did you not like about the Merlins? I am about to send Bobby my TSMXE speaker to him for Magic Mod upgrade. I like what I have now, but he says the upgrades will greatly improve the speakers. Guess I will hear if it's better or different. I use tubes with the Merlins . Thanks for any info.
