Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers?


What would you say is the fattest, warmest fullest sounding Tube amp to fatten up
Merlin VSM's?

They are 8 ohm, and easy to drive. 30wpc would do.

From my understanding, through reading here, the Famous match with AtmaSphere s30 actually doubles up on the natural detailed and spacious yet lean character of the Merlins.

Which Amp would do the opposite - be a little forgiving and sweet in the higher mids and fatter and fuller in the lower mids?

Thanks
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The late designer of Merlin almost exclusively used Joule-Electra OTL amps at trade shows. You might want to contact Rich Brkich of Signature Sound, as he knows Merlin speakers as he worked closely with the designer.
Former Merlin VSM owner.  The Merlin's do a lot of things right and they can be very seductive but their lean bass drove me nuts.  I went down a similar path that your are now traveling and I can tell you how it will end.....with a Merlin for sale ad here on Audiogon.