SS amps for merlin vsm

what about berning?

I'm pretty sure the 6500 doesnt have the autoformers but the 6900 does. I want to hear the combo very badly.

Ayre is very good also Counterpoint though not a true SS.Mac 7270 was also good,they are exceptional speakers,B

Never heard the combo, but Bobby said he like the Mac SS gear with the autoformers - I think both the 6500 and 6900 have autoformers.

Has anyone heard the Merlins paired with SS Mcintosh gear? Specifically a MA6500 or MA6900?

I am thinking it would be a good match.

As mentioned above, I've used the TAD (ss) Hibachi monos with great results.

Marty

have anyboby tried TAD and pass 30.5 with merlins ?

I di have the Aleph J (First Watt/Pass) and it indeed worked very well with the Merlins, about as good as the XA30.5s driving the Merlins which are such an easy load (not current hungry). I assume, the J2s would also work well, but have not heard them. In both cases, J or J2 there are very easy amps for tube preamps to drive.

hello there,

I have tried using the Plinius 9100 on my VSM-Ms. First the sound was very airy and at times overly detailed. The bass held up to my rel strata III in the same room! Why I didnt keep it? The sound was just to forward for my liking. I do not recomenned putting the 9200 on the VSMs. I recommend getting a SA-50 (or sa-100 - sa 102) plinius amp (known to be one of the more tube-like SS's) and then get a joule preamp to match it....match made in heaven for the SS lover...possibly

Darren

I just got my Merlin TSM-XMr ruby reds!

I will best using them with a Manley Stingray, but also trying out a few SS amps, such as the Odyssey Stratos and even a Emotiva 3 channel.

I'll report in about a week to ten days.

Rob

bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've used a Krell KSA 50s, Odyssey monos, TAD Hibachi monos, and a Bel Canto ICE powered integrated, at one time or another. All are good sounding amps and all worked well with my VSMs, but the TADs were probably my favorite (and they were the least expensive, too).

Don't know about Plinius.

Marty

Talk with Bobby at merlin to get his views as well.

Interesting question. I too am using a Filarmonia with my VSM-MXe's. I'm just looking to try something new and maybe using SS in the summer and the Fila in the winter.

Not to hijack this thread but I'm wondering if anyone has heard or has an opinion of using any of the Luxman integrateds with the Merlins?

Thoughts?

Have an Ayre V5xe and its great,good luck,Bob

Hi Masilu,
It's the Butler 2 ch. TDB-2250

A bud of mine bought one for his Mer's.

Someone more up on Merlin correct me if Im wrong,but Im positive Bobby has Belles on his very short list of SS amps to pair with his incredible speakers.

dave

hi

thank you for ur inputs

Belles have very high damping factor..... which butler amp David ..MONADS ?

I'm workin' a Sim Audio i7...certainly under that price point used. Very happy with the setup.

Hi,
I can not comment on Plinius,but I have heard Merlins with both Belles and Butler and it was magic!