I'm thinking of chaning out my system and using a integrated amp with my merlin vsm-m speakers. I've looked into the manley stingray and know of the ars sonum filarium by bobby. Any other suggestions? I would like the keep the price $1500-$2000 used.
No brainer. Call Bobby and ask him about the Filarmonia. It is perfectly matched to the speakers (my understanding). Otherwise another integrated I like is the VAC Avatar.
I use a Karan KA-i180 solid state integrated amp with my VSM-M. Bobby does have a tube amp he recommends. Tubes may sound better then solid state with the VSMs, but I love my Karan and the VSM's sing with it.
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