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Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Unison Research Sinfonia? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
38 watts is ultralinear spec for the Primaluna Dialogue Two. Mastersound is 20 watts Class A. Don't know about the headroom. 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
VTL IT85? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
21 watts for the Primaluna Dialogue Two (38 in ultralinear) -- not much different than the Mastersound Due Venti. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Took me a split second to recognize that asinine alliterates with acurus. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Asinine, not assanine. 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Thanks for the tip, Bjesien. How does it match up with the Merlins is the question? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Couple of other integrated have popped up on my radar: Mastersound Due Venti & Grant Fidelity Rita 880. ??? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
But I am seeking an integrated, not separates, so Thor, as good as it may be, is out. 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
If 1.2k will do the job, so be it. If 4k is necessary, I'm down with it. 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Anybody care to weigh in on the Primaluna integrateds with the MMIs? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Grannyring, Can't find a listing of Thor products. Do/Did they make a tube integrated? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Grannyring, Did you use a preamp with the VAMP? Ah, the Vamp, when will I ever see one for sale!? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Manley Stingray, Cary SLI-80, Ars-Sonum Filarmonia, DeHavilland 845, Berning ZH270, Joule Vamp! Wonder how they would rank? 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
No such thing as too much information.