Tube amp for Merlin TSM.

Can anyone suggest a matching tube amp for my Merlin? My buget is about $2000. My listening room is only 12FT X 10FT.

vintage04-14-2003 11:22am

vikkysingh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 154 posts 04-14-2003 at 01:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would recommend the new tube/ss hybrid from Blue Circle. Bobby used to use Blue Circle at the shows and I imagine the combo would be quite satisfying! Warm and detailed with a very wide soundstage. Try positioning your speakers on the diagonal! -Vik
peter_s Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,335 posts 04-14-2003 at 06:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A lot of people like the Berning ZH-270 with these speakers. Personally, I thought that the amp was too harsh in the upper midrange, though David Berning said it was more like to revealing of the attributes of digital sources. Nevertheless, there are many who would say this is a magic combination. If you were really lucky, you might find one used for $2500, but no less. That might make it out of reach.
chriskeating Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 189 posts 04-14-2003 at 08:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rogue, CJ mv60, Mesa Boogie etc.Antique Sound Labs have a few that would work.