Bought in 2007 and continuously upgraded until Merlin ceased production in 2015
Quicksilver 60 Watt KT88 mono amps c. 2021
After nearly 15 years I found the perfect match for my Merlin speakers (I own both the Merlin VSM and TSM models). Mike Sanders at Quicksilver is very solid and knowledgeable - no reservations recommending QS (I have a PhD in EE).
Thor Audio TA-1000 mkII c. 1998 w/upgrades
Tube preamp that retailed for $7500 in 1998, with well over $1000 in upgrades including a Khozmo stepped attenuator volume control with premium input resistors and about a dozen Vcaps :o) It's the best I've heard in my system.
PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Simply the best to my ear. I have a DirectStream DAC Jr. in my bedroom and streaming to both is dirt simple with Roon.
JL Audio Fathom F110
Excellent 1000 Watt self-tuning sub comes with cal mike - highly recommended
Balanced Power Technologies BPT 3.5 Signature Plus - Balanced Power Conditioner
Ridiculous overkill but I found one used and never looked back
Grover Huffman Pharaoh RCA and Speaker Cables
Beat out Cardas Clear in my system
Grover Huffman Pharaoh Power Cords
Braided ribbon cable with nickel shielding and Furutech connectors. As with all of Grover's cables these are impressive.
Symposium Ultra Platform
Excellent vibration management system. Used with DAC, preamp and amps.
Symposium Rollerblocks II+
Ball bearing isolation system used with CD transport and preamp in combination with Svelte Shelves.
NIce gear. Great choice of name for the system. Back in Black would have worked to! The black amps and black Merlins look straight off that famous album!
