Music Reference RM9 - user comments please

I am considering of getting a used RM9 for my Merlin-TSM, can any user of the amp comments.

vintage03-01-2003 10:45am

pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 02-20-2008 at 04:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have sold my RM10 and a RM9 MKII is on the way. I am very interested to see how it compares with my CAT JL2 - it owuld be nice to go from 16 output tube to 8; if the sound is of comparable performance.
theduke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 372 posts 02-20-2008 at 04:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The two front driver tubes will have a audible effect on sound quality. I've settled on NOS Amperex orange globe (Holland) a-frame 6dj8. Very smooth but still detailed.
clio09 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,353 posts 02-20-2008 at 07:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used the 6N23P tubes as well. Well worth it sound wise and very inexpensive. Otherwise the Siemens NOS worked for me too.
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 02-21-2008 at 02:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is that the Russian tube sold by Upscale Audio?
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 02-21-2008 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Clio09, are you alos using a passive? I just got a "Pot-in-a-Box" from Roger ($135)and I'll be darn it sounds really good. Better than the Joule? We'll see, I need some time with it, but it is a steal based on sound.