Merlin VSM-Mx with super BAM

A used Manley Stingray integrated would be a good choice if your budget is small. The Bryston is a good amp, but less than ideal for Merlins.

I think you will not find a better speaker for your room and musical taste. The difference between BAM and SuperBAM is that the SuperBAM is a later version that was improved. The current SuperBAM is lead free and can be used with an MX, the MXe is a leaf free version of the VSM. If you go to Bobby's website you'll find the details, or better yet, give him a call. I think you should seriously consider getting a 30-60 Watt TUBE amp to use with your VSM. While the VSM can run with solid state, the are ideal for tubes. And you don't need those 150 watts to run the Merlins.

I was very impressed with Martin Dewulf's recent review in Bound for Sound. He captures the reasons why I (and many other Merlin owners) find the Merlin VSM-Mxe to be one of the all-time great speakers that has and will continue stand the test of time. This is no "flavor of the month" speaker. If you are a Merlin owner, the review will make you feel good. If you are not it gives you plenty of reasons to audition this speaker against anything out there.

http://www.merlinmusic.com/reviews/bfs_vsmmxe.htm