Amp suggestion for Merlin TSM speakers

Honestly, I have no idea what Bobby said. I've already decided to keep the speakers, at least for awhile. Fritz at Fritz speakers told me that the improvement I would get with his speakers (similar price range for Merlins new) may not be a very discernible difference. Also, almost everything I've read seems to suggest Merlin TSMs perform at their best with tubes. Not poo booing your suggestion, just telling you what I have read. I've nothing against solid state at all. Any response to this? Thanks.

I have not heard Merlin's recently, but was very impressed and enjoyed them when I did. They were powered by tubes and sounded fantastic.

OP, the key (if I may) is in what I said:

Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6.5 ohms minimum, 14 ohms at crossover point
Sensitivity: 87 dB, 1W/1m (2.83V)

Again: with a 6.5 ohm minimum impedance, they should NOT be hard for a wide variety of amps to drive. 

This is the same with Fritz's speakers, and so you can stick with tubes. Just get an amp with good transformers.

Here's a brief explanation: https://youtu.be/tvTLYqB4Zfk?si=h3wM3Xwehi4SmCrX
 

Bobby P and I listened to a lot of his early Merlins together, typically on tubes. I’m still a big fan of the midrange/treble clarity and presence I get from good tube amps. There are a lot of good choices. Having a bit more power never hurts, but IMO it’s more important that it sounds right to you.

VTA from tubes4hifi still offers some good American iron at reasonable prices. Kit or finished. Bobby’s old audio pal, Ken Stevens (CAT), still makes some of the best tube amps going, and are priced accordingly. I’d also consider a tube preamp.

Every time I heard the Merlins they were on Joule electronics and sounded amazing with them!