I used to own Extrema and Merlin VSM. No contest, Extrema is in a different league and VSM is not even close even with BAM, and I am not just talking about bass. Extrema was much more musical and less fatiguing even though they use the same tweeter (according to Dynaudio, there are 12 versions of Esotar 330).
No, VT-100 is not enough, nor will VT-200 be enough. In fact, I doubt any tube amp can do justice of the speakers. I powered them with SF Power 3 for most of the music, but had to run solid state (Pass or Rowland) on some. My recommendation is a good solid state, Pass or Plinius should do well depending on your taste.
No, VT-100 is not enough, nor will VT-200 be enough. In fact, I doubt any tube amp can do justice of the speakers. I powered them with SF Power 3 for most of the music, but had to run solid state (Pass or Rowland) on some. My recommendation is a good solid state, Pass or Plinius should do well depending on your taste.