Baddabob, Bobby is a really generous and above all knowledgable guy. I know I called him with absolutely no intention of buying a new pair of merlins; I called just to be sure before when I was considering purchasing a used pair. Despite being told he had no chance of making ANY money off of me, he spent an hour on the phone with me explaining his design philosophy and answering many, many questions. Even if you never purchase a pair of merlin speakers, either new or used, his insight will serve to be extremely valuable for whatever direction you seem to go.
That being said, he will turn you on to many LOW cost amps (belles 150 hot rod ~700) that will do the merlins justice. I'd place a wager that your ultimate outcome will be similar to mine... I've never been happier with any purchase EVER.
Jason
