Amp for Merlin VSM


I know that the ARS_Sonum Filamonia has a special relationship with the Merlins. The ARS is a little beyond my wallet. I was wondering if anyone had a thought about the DK-VS1 signature mark III which is reachable on the used market.
I would be moving from a Jolida 502a
crwindy
I have the latest TSM's (Master). I also have an earlier iteration of the TSM's. The Merlins are very transparent and can be a little "crisp" to some including me. I've listened to the VSM's with the RM9. I also owned the RM10's for a while, which sound very nice with Merlins. Never listened with an OTL but looking forward to it one day. Currently using Conrad Johnson Premier 16xs with the el34 in triode. The CJ amp sounds wonderful. Just the right amount of warmth and tonal accuracy for my taste that complements the Merlins very nicely.
Sorry, meant to say Premier 12xs. Premier 16 is my preamp. Again very nice combo and goes very nicely with the Merlins.
Manley Stingray, is also a good natch. I've owned such a combo, and it was divine. If you do a search, you'll find quite a lot of threads on that combo.
Interesting.
Bobby P did not like the idea of the Manley Stingray.
He greatly preferred the Cary SLI-80.