Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners


Hi all,
What did you have (preamp/amp) before convert to one piece Filarmonia ?
Is this Filarmonia sound that good with VSM?
I currently run my VSM-MXe with Cary SLP-05 with Cary CAD-120S (both are Stereophile Class A rated if that matter) - My CD player is Cary 306-200 - Using Cardas Golden Ref balanced cable thru out system.
Wonderful sounding in short -
Now I have a thought of trying Filarmonia to save some rack space (1 vs 3), cable, and $$ as well
I would like to know what you have before ARS Sonum and your comments
TIA
Thuan
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Showing 5 responses by tabl10s

Preamps:

Yamaha C2

Sumo Athena

Blue Circle BC3

Blue Circle BC3000(Special Edition)

Hovland HP100

ASL TwinHead

Amps:

Adcom 565's

Classe 15

Plinius SA100 Mk2/3

BAT VK75

BAT VK75 SE

ASL 1009's.
I got rid of my ASL 1009's because I'm the tweaky sort and the upgrade for my amps were $1800 and the 845's I wanted were $2k a pair.