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

jrde8a6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 04-15-2003 at 11:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the merlin likes gobs of power...it would not be a good match with any moderately powered tube amp regardless of quality....i would suggest a belles150 or a conrad-johnson sonographe240....they are good,high powered designs and sound a bit warmer and more euphoric than most solid state designs...if you have your heart set on tubes,i'm afraid you will never hear those beautiful merlins at their best.
vintage OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 04-15-2003 at 12:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does it mean with a average 50W op tube amp won't do the job well? How about the Music Ref RM9 or will PS Audio HCA-2 fit in?
hibob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 04-17-2003 at 01:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just got my TSMs in a few weeks ago and they ARE magical with my BAT VK-60, which I've had now for the past 4 years. Highly recommended! Bob
jrde8a6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 04-18-2003 at 09:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i'm sure if you compare any of the amps i've mentioned to any 50watt amp(tube or solid state you will here a dramatic difference...the merlins are keepers,but they only perform with a bit of power to spare.