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Last Updated January 2008

MERLIN MUSIC SYSTEMS DUAL OPS (RCA & XLR INPUT AND OUTPUT) FULLY BALANCED SUPER-BAM - DEMO - $1,395!!!   This is our former demo Super-BAM that was used with our Merlin VSM-MX demo speaker system. This unit is about 2 years old so this IS NOT the lead free version. The unit is in excellent condition with box and manual. New batteries were install this last winter with the latest largest capacity battery type. Internally, this Super BAM has two (2) BAM circuit boards to accomplish true full balanced operation. Additionally RCA input/output are added to allow BOTH balanced or single ended operation. Our demo speakers have recently sold with a new RCA BAM for that customer, so this is a great opportunity for you owners of older sets of VSMs (without BAM or with the original BAM) to upgrade to the Super-BAM or to fully balanced operation. This BAM retails for $3,700 when new, so this dual ops Balanced Super-BAM is a great deal for only $1,395!!!  SORRY, NO TRADES... But, if you have a older BAM we will gladly sell it on consignment basis for you.

 

"Rich Brkich [Signature Sound] has more experience with Merlin Music Systems loudspeakers than any other person on the planet . . . , except me." :-)
Bobby A Palkovic, President, Merlin Music Systems

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[Click Here to Open a New Window and View the Merlin Music Systems Web Site]A pretty bold claim I know, but my close association with Merlin Music Systems over the past 15 years makes me [Rich Brkich, Owner & Operator of Signature Sound] uniquely qualified to make this claim. On a personal level, my experience with Merlin started in 1986, when I purchased my first pair of Merlins (a pair of 2b+ speakers), several years before founding Signature Sound. I immediately became a fan of the loquacious and very talented President and chief designer of Merlin Music Systems, Bobby Palkovic, whose very urging played a large The Merlin Music Systems TSM Loudspeakersrole in the founding of Signature Sound during the Spring of 1990. Over the years, the dealer - manufacturer relationship grew past those normal bounds to one of friendship, assistant, and consultant to Merlin. Some of my special skills, knowledge, and experience with Merlin includes:

  • I have personally owned every version of the Merlin VSM and TSM since their introduction as well as a number of the previous (older) models.

  • I have consulted with Merlin on the development of the various versions of the TSM and VSM, including beta testing of product changes before they went into production.

  • For the past several years I have performed consulting duties for Merlin in the sales and marketing of Merlin products.

  • I work for Merlin at CES, Stereophile, HiFi News & Record Review, and other HiFi exhibitions/shows. At these shows, I not only help man the room and answer questions, but perform set-up and tear down duties to ensure Merlin speakers are sounding their best in all exhibit rooms that they are in.

  • I have witnessed ALL aspects of the manufacture of the VSM and TSM loudspeaker systems. This unique experience gives me an intimate understanding of Merlin speakers and how they work.

  • I have personally set-up and demonstrated Merlin speakers in a wide range of environments with a wide range of equipment.

  • Heck! I'm even the webmaster of Merlin's own website and author some of the content.

With such unique knowledge and experience, no other Merlin dealer can offer the level of service and consultation expertise. Whether you have a question about component compatibility, speaker placement, availability, or requesting a trial of a pair of Merlin speakers, Signature Sound is the place with the answers. Looking to listen to the latest Merlin models? We have them on display for you to listen to before anyone else. Additionally, even though Signature Sound is located near Syracuse, New York, we have sold Merlin speakers to customers around the USA and the world and we offer very fair pricing on all Merlin the products we sell.

I'm obviously very proud of my involvement with Merlin Music Systems. I've very much enjoyed working with Bobby, Billy, Deb and the other great people there and have learned much about speaker systems design, development, and use. Below, you will find some links with more information about Merlin Music Systems products.

Richard Brkich
Owner, Signature Sound

Merlin Pictures, News, and How-Tos

Single Wiring Your Merlins! How-To!
My DIY on assembling Merlin Z-Feet!
Merlin Pics on April 2005 Picture of the Month Page
Ruby Heart TSMs and Silver VSMs from Oct 2004
2004 HE (Stereophile Show) in NYC - Merlin/Joule/JPS Room
Merlin CES Show & Subwoofer News [2/28/02]
VSM Millennium in Pearl White Premium Finish
VSM Millennium in Champagne Premium Finish
VSM Millenniums in action at the 2001 HiFi Expo show
2001 CES Show Report
Rogue and Merlin @ The 2000 HiFi News Show In England
HiFi 99 - The Chicago Stereophile Show

Other Recent Merlin Info Available On the Web

Merlin Music Systems Official Web Site
VSM-MMe/MXe Owner Reviews on AudioReview.com
Bound for sound VSM-MXe Review
VideoHiFi Italy Review (English) of the VSM-MMe!
Michael Fremer @ Sterophile follow up review on the VSM-MX
New MM/MX series info! - See Merlin's What's New Page
Todd Warnke from EnjoyTheMusic reviews the TSM-MMe
Bound for Sound Reviews the TSM-MMe!
Latest Reviews on the TSM & VSM
Owner Reviews of the VSM on Audio Review.com
Owner Reviews of the TSM on Audio Review.com

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