Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners

Thanks for response,
If you need a sub to cover bottom octet, get a REL Storm III. This is what I have, blend in very well with my VSM.
BTW: I have the super BAM which has both RCA and XLR in/output

Not saying the Fila is better than what you have, but it is certainly a great pairing with the Merlin, between ergonomics and money in your pocket, I don't you will be dissapointed. I made the move from CAT amp and pre to the Ars, and in terms of musical satisfaction I thought the Ars was right up there. If you want to improve on what you have and the Ars, I think you would need to make a move to OTL amps (Joule or Atma-sphere), but for many, they could just live with the Ars and not think twice about it. I do prefere the Atma-sphere separates, but you are talking 3x $$$, alot more tubes and heat, and space.

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'll bet that Plinius SA100 sounded good.I just auditioned an Ayre,CJ MV60se,and Canary.All very good,but I see why tubes are recommended.Happy Easter,bob

The Plinny was good if kept on all the time.