Amps that work well with Merlins:
The top two positions are both occupied by OTLs. It is not coincidence that Merlin shows with Joule Electra at shows. The other OTL is Atma-Sphere, usually the M-60. There are more M-60 owners with Merlin than any other speaker.
The speakers were literally designed to work well with OTLs.
Next is the ARS, likely followed by the RM-9 or RM-100.
The speakers are tube-friendly but you want a little power, 60 watts is a good minimum. For that reason most SETs are out unless you are in a very small and lively room.
The speakers play nice with transistors but you aren't going to hear what the speaker does with them...
The top two positions are both occupied by OTLs. It is not coincidence that Merlin shows with Joule Electra at shows. The other OTL is Atma-Sphere, usually the M-60. There are more M-60 owners with Merlin than any other speaker.
The speakers were literally designed to work well with OTLs.
Next is the ARS, likely followed by the RM-9 or RM-100.
The speakers are tube-friendly but you want a little power, 60 watts is a good minimum. For that reason most SETs are out unless you are in a very small and lively room.
The speakers play nice with transistors but you aren't going to hear what the speaker does with them...