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Parasound Halo JC1 mono amps and Merlin VSM-MX

I will replace my speakers with the latest Merlin VSM-MX in a few days.
I am driving my current speakers with the Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps 400 wpc SS and a VAC Standard Pre. (Tube). Would like opinions on the synergy between the JC-1s and the Merlins.
Of course, I will hear for myself but am wondering if this is going to be a good fit.
goldmanjay

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audiokinesis
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My impression is that Merlins tend to sound their best with high-output-impedance tube amps, in particular OTL's (SET's tend to not be powerful enough). I have a couple of friends with Merlins, one of whom has experimented extensively with amplifier pairings. I'm a JC-1 dealer, and that's not the amp I'd recommend to a Merlin owner. Sorry!

Duke
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