i'm sure if you compare any of the amps i've mentioned to any 50watt amp(tube or solid state you will here a dramatic difference...the merlins are keepers,but they only perform with a bit of power to spare.
the merlin likes gobs of power...it would not be a good match with any moderately powered tube amp regardless of quality....i would suggest a belles150 or a conrad-johnson sonographe240....they are good,high powered designs and sound a bit warmer and more euphoric than most solid state designs...if you have your heart set on tubes,i'm afraid you will never hear those beautiful merlins at their best.
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