Merlin Music Systems TSM-MXe Black Ice Blue Monitors

Merlin Music Systems TSM-MXe monitors in Black Ice Blue.

Liquid, detailed, dynamic, spacious - these speakers do so many things so very well.  They have been a pleasure to own, never failing to engage and captivate.  I have owned them since 2008, shortly after they were upgraded to the MXe version, and I have enjoyed them paired with both tube and solid state amplifiers.  With my best amps (Atma-Sphere M60s), they were nothing short of incredible.  They haven't been used very often, and only a handful of times in the last few years, so I have decided to sell them. 

Condition is very good, see photos.  The dark gloss blue is a beautiful alternative to black.  The speakers have been kept out of direct light in a non-smoking home - they look great.  There are a few light marks in the clear coat on the top from cleaning and transport that only show up close in strong reflected light.  

Local pickup in San Francisco Bay Area is possible.

Frequency response: 55-20kHz ± 2 dB, 1 meter on axis. -10dB at 35 Hz
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6.5 ohms minimum
Sensitivity: 87 dB, 1W/1m (2.83V)
Power handling: 80 watts (program)
Maximum output: 104 dB (program)

A great write-up of an earlier version, with comments from Bobby Palkovich: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:sK2yXLOOC-oJ:www.tnt-audio.com/casse/merlin_tsm_e.html+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Review of earlier TSM MM:  http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/merlin_tsm_mm_followup.htm

Review of TSM MMe: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0707/merlin_tsm_mme.htm

Owner reviews of all TSM versions, a couple of pages in there are reviews of the MXe specifically:   http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/bookshelf-speakers/merlin-music-systems/tsm/prd_120090_4290crx.aspx#reviews

Merlin speakers are still supported!  see:  http://wp.sigsound.com/product-lines/merlin-music-systems/