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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
arj
68 posts
 
From what I hear, the first choice should be the Ars filarmonia ..I think there is one on sale now with some addons

I use a leben cs-600 with my TSMs and they are mindblowing. with 6L6GC tubes there is no shortage of punch or power and its highly recommended
pubul57
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Arj, I agree the Ars is excellent; I owned one for six months or sold, but preferred the CAT JL2 and Atma-sphere (a bit more expensive). Based on reviews and reputation, I bet the Leben is well worth trying.
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
Conrad Johnson with these speakers sounds amazing!
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Which CJ are you using?
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
CJ premier 4.
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