Hi Rebbi.

Hope all is well.

HAven't heard of those Dulcets, but I think I can see your path and why you are where you are. Sometimes less is more. My smallest speakers, the Triangle monitors are the ones I have levitated to in my wife's acoustically lively/challenged sunroom. Can't tame the bass properly easily in there with either OHM 100s or Dynaudios and formal sound treatments will never happen in that room. If only I could place the Triangles further out into the room without incurring my wife's wrath. Oh well.

The dog seems to be enjoying the sound. That's always a good sign!

mapman May 17, 2012 17:57

Oh, also need to add: finally got area rug on the floor to tame some of the echo in that room!

rebbi May 17, 2012 16:21

System edited: A long overdue update to my system pics and description. Added Musical Fidelity M1 DAC and V-Link to the digital side. CD player's never sounded better and I can also play files through the V-Link from my Mac laptop. Big change: moved to the Reference 3A Dulcet speaker. Hard to describe how tickled I am with these little guys... they are superb!

rebbi May 17, 2012 16:18

www.sjofnhifi.com

I use the XL Spades, even though the smaller ones might work.

rebbi December 07, 2010 20:16

Hello Rebbi,
I want to order them Supra cables, can you give me some info on where or who to order from, and what size spade do you need with the Merlins.

ryriken December 07, 2010 06:49

Ryriken,

No, I didn't have Merlin fill the holes; they just didn't show up well in the photos. I listen with the grill covers off, but use the grills for protection of the drivers when, for example, we're dusting or cleaning in the room.

I did add speaker cable info, thanks for the suggestion.

rebbi November 28, 2010 02:44

Mapman,

Yeah, especially with the lights off! :-)

rebbi November 28, 2010 00:40

the manley gear is way cool looking!

mapman November 27, 2010 18:19

System edited: Added Supra Classic 6.0 speaker cable.

rebbi November 27, 2010 16:07

Rebbi, thanks for the pics, nice, i also see you had Merlin fill in the holes on the front of your speakers, i also had this done with my TSMXe , because i don't use the grill covers.What cable do you use, i see you did not mention. Thanks for any info.

ryriken November 27, 2010 07:03

System edited: Electronics and speakers finally updated! :-)

rebbi November 26, 2010 16:31

Still would like to see a pic of your system..........
Thanks

ryriken November 23, 2010 01:31

Still waiting on some pics of your Merlin system........

ryriken November 10, 2010 15:10

hi Rebbi,nice set up.? how do the hard wood floors affect your sound.I have a bottle head revelation 2,slightly modified.These pre amps are absolutely the best sound for the buck.bar none.

energizer October 28, 2010 16:14

Right now, I'm without a power amp, waiting for my Manley Mahi's to arrive. When they do, I will update all my system stats... stay tuned!

rebbi October 22, 2010 01:14

Yes please update photo of your system, you own Merlin speakers, lets take a look at them alreadt.

ryriken October 20, 2010 05:01

Oh, I still have to update the photo, sorry!

rebbi January 15, 2010 14:58

System edited: I have now sold he Unison Unico and gotten my first separates: a Bel Canto S300 power amp and a Manley Shrimp tube preamp. I don't have the words to describe the nature of the sound changes, but overall things sound more open, detailed and airy. Best sounding gear I've ever owned.

rebbi January 15, 2010 14:56

Rebbe,

I know your busy guy, but when you get a chance, how about new pictures showing your new acquisitions?

I ran into some technical issues with sending the recordings I had mentioned to you (ie I lost the files). I still have the vinyl to recreate but need to find time to do it.

I do have digital files of some old family heirloom 78s from the 1920s and 1930s that I recorded and came out very nice, if you are interested?

mapman January 15, 2010 14:52

I like the blue very much... that is to say, my vinyl sounds great. The problem is that I've never compared it to other cartridges so I can't really comment on its relative strengths and weaknesses. But I can say that it sounds great to me and tracks well.

rebbi January 15, 2010 14:44

How do you like your Ortofon Blue? I have the Red and am pretty satisfied for now, but thinking of stepping up to the Blue or even the Black if I can find a sweet deal. Your Thoughts?

jimbojrjb January 09, 2010 03:21

Loose,

Thanks a bunch for posting. Yes, it's sounding nice, for sure.

I actually bought the Unico here on A'gon from a fellow who was selling off a second, vacation home system, if I remember correctly. I've never used another amp with the Ohm's, so I've no idea how it sounds relative to other amps. But it'll certainly play much louder than I could ever tolerate in this room!

Also, the fellow who sold it to me was nice enough to toss in two alternate sets of tubes for the preamp section, but I've never gotten around to trying them out to see what difference they might make.

rebbi June 20, 2009 21:57

I bet that sounds fantastic. I miss my unico. :(

Not to mention, I like having hardwood floors in my sound room. Easier to tame a reflective room than to liven a dead room. ;)

loose June 20, 2009 03:44

Hey, Map,

Thanks for the good wishes! The new position gets the right speak a good deal further out from the corner. I'll post an updated pic when I get a second.

rebbi June 19, 2009 18:18

Reb,

Another thing worth trying with the speaks in that location close to the right wall might be toe out on the right speak only to pull the soundstage in a bit on the right side.

mapman June 19, 2009 17:31