SS amps for merlin vsm

"SOme will drive "difficult loads" better than others." No doubt. The Aleph seem to work more like tubes in that sense.

Mcpherson, can't add much to this but wanted to say that I use a $400 NAD integrated amp with my Merlin TSMs (the VSMs little brother) and enjoy it very much.

If you like the sound of your H/K then there's a good chance you'll enjoy it with the VSM. If I could move up to the VSM I wouldn't hesitate to use it with my NAD.

Cheers,

Scott

Sound wise...I am in a pretty good place right now. It is probably not fair to assess everything until I replace one of the tweeters in my Focals. One is more than cracked, so it contributes to a crispy sound on certain notes,guitar,etc.
I am also waiting to try some different tubes in my pre.
Then I will know where I am with the Focals and if I like their sound enough to hold on to them.

I found some Merlins here in Houston but cant seem to get the guy to respond so I can hear them.
Thanks for everyones input.

Tubegroover,
Please PM me if I can take you up on your offer to listen to Berning amps with Merlins… Thanks.
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For an easy and inexpensive solution that might challenge most any other, I'd search high and low for a pair of the TAD Hibachi 125 monoblocks to try before dropping big bucks on something else, tube or SS, with the Merlins.