Cables for Merlin VSM-MXe speakers

Golden Reference
TG Audio

are 2 more that work with Merlins, but everything has to do with what the rest of your system is; ss, tubes, etc.

I have both the Berning ZH270 and soon hopefully the ARS sonum.

Technics SP10 mk3 TT

Can't speak for MXe, but I have the VSM-Ms and use Luminous Synchestra Signatures. I couldn't afford to get up to the Cardas line to the recommended Golden Reference or even the Golden Cross (because I need 12' runs). I did have Cardas Cross, however, and the Luminous beat it in my system with a Primaluna Four amp and Mapletree Audio Ultra tube preamp. Cables are very system dependent (isn't everything) but I find the Luminous to be a good cable and a good value. Qutie musical.

I know that Bobby has also recommended the Cardas SE-9 in the past if one could not afford the GR.

Cardas Golden Cross bi wire but anything Cardas will work. Not TG, nothing silver. I think the speakers are voiced to work with Cardas and you can tell that the "House Sound" of Cardas agrees with Merlins.