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amps for Merlin VSM-MXE

sorry i posted this by mistake in the speakers thread so reposting here...taking delivery of new MXE speakers soon and wondered what would be peoples choice of amp. I heard the new speakers work also well with SS, although my choice has always been tubes.

Given the rise of low cost/high quality components in recent years can someone provide me with a solution for $6k?

I have had the berning and it worked well...just looking for options!
enjoy_the_music
wstam
8 posts
 
Good to read the comment on Ars Sonum Filarmonia amp. I was actually expecting someone to mention it in this and the other threads sooner ;-) I am still waiting for mine to drive my VSM-MX.

Tks for sharing...
enjoy_the_music OP
39 posts
 
But do you think the ARS is as good as a full Joule or CAT system?

Or 95%?

I thought about the ARS too.
martykl
3,578 posts
 
As I've noted on a few other threads - I really like the VSM SE with Cary 300B monos. You can't get really high spls in a medium/large room and deepest bass may be MIA... but the combo is magic dynamically and timbrally. Vocal reproduction is startlingly good. I understand that later versions of the VSM may be less SET friendly.

Marty
david_berry
211 posts
 
The ARS Sonum Filarmonia integrated amp. It is made in Spain, thus it is on your side of the pond. Fantastic little integrated amp if you can force yourself to only spend $3500 US MSRP (my dry sense of humour). I have owned the VZN 100's, Belles 150A HR, and Sim Audio Moon W5. Overall, I enjoy the ARS more than any of the above.

Plenty of power at 30 watts per channel (I believe that it ouputs around 24 watts in Class A).

David
enjoy_the_music OP
39 posts
 
hi David...your system is Joule and Belles?

In what way do you enjoy the ARS? Is the price/performance ratio better?

Richard
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