Jim,
I'm running my Merlins with Cary 300B SE Sig monoblocks(12wpc) and Cary 2A3SE Sig Monoblocks(3.5-5wpc). All depends on size of your room and the kind of music you are listening.
I was very surprised to see Cary 2A3 SE Sig monoblocks driving my merlins, they are only 3.5 - 5 wpc. Sounds stunning, won't buy any other amps/speakers. Believe it or not, 2A3 has better bass than 300B's.
I mainly listen to jazz, Vocal, and some Classical in nearfield. on Classical, Merlin could use more power but so far sounds good.
I'm running my Merlins with Cary 300B SE Sig monoblocks(12wpc) and Cary 2A3SE Sig Monoblocks(3.5-5wpc). All depends on size of your room and the kind of music you are listening.
I was very surprised to see Cary 2A3 SE Sig monoblocks driving my merlins, they are only 3.5 - 5 wpc. Sounds stunning, won't buy any other amps/speakers. Believe it or not, 2A3 has better bass than 300B's.
I mainly listen to jazz, Vocal, and some Classical in nearfield. on Classical, Merlin could use more power but so far sounds good.