" I think Bobby is not particularly keen on SET with his speakers". Don't forget that Bobby voiced his earlier models using SET amplifiers. SET work very well with Merlin, but I would avoid the flea powered SET and concentrate on the 300B family or better yet, the 845 or 211 based sets.
I have heard the VAC Avatar sound very nice with a pair of VSM Me.
I have heard the VAC Avatar sound very nice with a pair of VSM Me.