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.
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I owned an RM-9 mk I for 10+ years and had Roger replace the on/off button (most failed) add mk II chokes and move the fuse holders to the top plate. In many respects, I sadly regrets selling that amp. The El34 Seimen tubes in matched Quads from RAM Labs were remarkable and had a midrange magic that was fantastic on several pairs of Merlin speakers I had/have owned. I wish I would have kept amp.

Highly recommend output and V1 V2 tubes from Roger. They sounded the best and not be a little I may add.
"I sadly regret selling that amp." You don't know how many times I have heard former MR owners say that... fortunately it is still easy to get RM10s.
updates ? i have an RM-9 w EL34, one Phat sounding amp light loading the transformers per Roger into Vandersteen Treo CT. In my system, i prefer the RAM EL34 to RAM KT88. I am using all RAM drivers. I am also about to build pot in a box.

Finally, RIP Roger - a true Audio genius.

best to all

Jim