Hi Chad,

Don't have to hope all is well with you as it looks like you're having quite a bit of fun. My, my . . . Merlins and Ushers - an embarrassment of riches. Got to say those Ushers look mighty fine in that room and nice to see that the Rogues are keeping you happy as well. Even though the room is a bit tight, it looks as though you've managed to get the speakers a fair bit away from the wall and hopefully preserve a reasonably deep soundstage.

BTW - that (very nice) carpet sure looks like the one in my home office ... I'll give you 5 days to return it unharmed before I call the A'Gon police :)!

Happy listening,
Garry

garryh January 20, 2009 22:48

Hi Chad,

Very nice set-up you've got there - especially tasty is the multi-level rack.

Just heard the Rogue M-150's and you've nailed them perfectly. At the local Zu dealer auditioning the Tones, he was playing them through a very nice Melody tube amp and I asked that he switch to the Rogue's assuming them to be SS (looking head on from the front fascia). When I first heard the amps, the power reserves and soundstage seemed endless with extremely tight bass. It was amazing to find out they were tube amps when checking them out close up. I was intent on upgrading my Living Room system with either Bel Canto's or NuForce - then I heard these . . . ah, decisions, decisions.

Lord willing , they'll be mine someday - maybe in the second system.

You pointed out that you felt your system a little lacking in the bass - have you considered getting a sub (or two)?? With a REL or Velo that would give you the nice, tight bass you feel that's missing.

Anyway, enjoy your system and have a Merry Christmas.

Cheers,
Garry

garryh December 17, 2006 22:06