Triton One, Audio Physics EP2 or Used Merlin VSM-M

Hello All, I sold all of my gear to fund a move from the Midwest to the West coast in 2005. My system had evolved into one that I could listen to for hours. I would like to start re-building. I had Merlin VSM-M speakers with a VAC Renaisannce 70/70 and really enjoyed the combination. I am considering buying the next iteration up, the VSM-MME, because they are about 4 or $5,000 used. However, I have read excellent reviews of the Triton One for $5,000 and the Audio Physic EP2 on sale for $2,000 right now. I am leaning toward the Merlins because I can send them in for upgrades as I can afford them or sell them for about what I pay for them versus selling the Triton One or EP2s for a big discount for what I would have paid for them. Do any of you have experience with these or something else that I should consider? Thank you, Brooks