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Cary, Cayin or Primaluna EL34 for Merlin VSM-MME

I'm looking for an amp or my Merlin VSM-MME speakers. I know it's been asked many times before, and I've read most of the threads out there. The consensus seems to be that an EL34 based tube integrated is the best choice. Unfortunately the Ars-Sonum is out of my price range. I’ve got three amps that seem very similar on my radar and I’m looking for any opinions, comparisons, or/and criticisms.

1) Cary SLI50
2) Primaluna Prologue One
3) Cayin A50T

All are around $1000 used and have enough power.

Mailman199 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

02-19-10

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02-19-10 Cayin, great sound, great value. keep in mind that primalune ... Buconero117

02-19-10 I think you'd do well to try to audition a manley stingray i ... Tmiddle

02-19-10 I second the stingray recommendation for merlins. but el34 i ... Pubul57

02-20-10 Primaluna has the advantage of continuous autobias. there's ... Tomcy6

02-20-10 Autobias is really nice, but best sound is better. not sayin ... Pubul57

02-21-10 I have the cayin and am very impresed in the sound for the p ... Cerrot

02-22-10 The cary is the only one that is operating in class a. it i ... Rhljazz

02-22-10 @buconero117: the current cayin amplifiers have nothing in ... Upscaleaudio

02-26-10 Carter, can you please close up with our deal which i retur ... Kukiman

03-02-10 Thanks carter for responding finally and squaring the deal r ... Kukiman

03-03-10 Bit out of topic, but... i own primaluna prologue two and t ... Maxmad