Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?

Sorry to confuse. Thor does not make an integrated, but rather I was referring to their TA1000 preamp and TPA30 amps.

No, I did not use a preamp with the VAMP. No, the Joule VAMP do not come up often used here on Agon, but I have seen one or two over the past 6-9 months.

Anybody care to weigh in on the Primaluna integrateds with the MMIs?

FWIW the guy I bought my Joule pre from was buying Thor gear for his Merlins. Are you looking to spend 4k because you keep asking about $1200 integrateds?

If 1.2k will do the job, so be it. If 4k is necessary, I'm down with it.

But I am seeking an integrated, not separates, so Thor, as good as it may be, is out.