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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
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.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Not surprising that you are having success with an EL34 tube based amp and the Merlins. This tube seems to be a winner with the speakers; and then there are the OTLs....
bobbyapalkovic
729 posts
 
hi guys, i like el34s, e34ls, 6550's, 90's and 99's. in reality it is more about how the manufacturer untilizes them than the tubes themselves. but the 34's are relaxed and have a very natural unforced quality about them.
and cj products are noted for their sound too. many around the world use them on merlin speakers. good choice ped.
best regards, b
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