Tube Amp Recommendations

thank you everyone. I have read that tube amps are a good match for the Merlins but in an effort to hear more recommendations I would also consider solid state amps if anyone feels these can be a good match. I have read the Berning website and it appears to be a fantastic product - unfortunately as I am based in Brazil any listening prior to sale is nigh on impossible.
J

James, understood. Again the best way to get the information your seeking is to contact Bobby @ Merlin. Afterall, he designed these bad boyz so who would know better of what will, or will not work. Just a thought...I know this will save you a lot of time and disappointments.
Cheers and good luck.

Blue Circle works well with them..

I think any of the EAR amps would match quite nicely. All of them (well, I've heard two and own one) are slightly warm, properly detailed, and very musical. These are the qualities you need with Merlin speakers as they tend to be a bit on the lean and analytical side. That's why Bobby recommends Joule amps. The Berning can also be on the cool side of things so an audition is definitely a must.

I spoke to Bobby when I was ordering my VSM-MX's and ended up going with the integrated he started distributing, (ARS Sonum Filarmonia SE), thinking as others have stated that given he designed the speakers he should know what works best with them. That coupled with some very positive feedback from other users of the combo made me pull the trigger. Of course I've received neither yet, (should arrive in the next few weeks), so I don't have a clue how they'll sound together, (great I'm hoping). Cheers

Bryan