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What amp should be used with merlin vsm's?

Maybe merlin owners can help me with this, I am looking for an amp to go with my merlins. Should I get a belles 150a hotrod or sim w5 or a b&k st140. Are there any other amps I should look at? Which of these can bring me the best sound? I would like to get joule's vzn100 but am not financially ready, but if there is a tube amp that costs less- something under $3500 used, I would consider it.
pedrillo
bhoage
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I've been using the ARS Sonum Filarmonia integrated for the past year with my VSM-MX's and it's a great match and highly recommended. I just upgraded the fuses in it to the HiFiTuning silver ones and it made it even better.

Highly recommended and a perfect match for Merlin's. Best of luck in your choice.
pubul57
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Bhoage, what did the fuses do to the sound? Send me an e-mail so we don't sabatoge this thread. thanks.
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tabl10s
1,093 posts
 
Just got the amp today. it's smaller than I thought it would be. I think I'll do the fuse thing too.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I too was suprised when I saw the Ars, they are small, but you will not think so listening to them. Something very appealing about a small, compact unit that can give you great sound.
kyyuan
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Tab110s -- congrats on the receiving the Filarmonia. Please keep us posted on your impression.
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