Merlin speaker /Amplifier combinations?

Monk is correct. Even the newer BC amp that is a hybrid with 120 wpc stereo amp is very nice. You can get some nice Amperex 6DJ8 Bugle Boys for cheap and have a great sound if you don't want to go with the older models. You can also get a old Counterpoint SA-220 and have it modified with the 6SN7/VT-231 tubes that has 220 wpc. Also the Rogue 120 mono blocks are good starter amps.

Happy Listening.

I used a McIntosh MC275 and passing it through my McIntosh MX135, and it sounds great. If you want more power, then go MC402 and a LLamm LL2 Deluxe pre. Just my opinion. Good luck. Tim

The Counterpoint stuff is a winner on all levels.Have not heard anything else yet,Bob

Do a search on Audio Asylum. Tons of specific information there.
I currently use either the Joule Electra VAMP Integrated (valve pre, MOS-FET amp) or the Belles 150A Hot Rod amp with a Joule Electra LA 100 MKIII pre with great success.
Have fun!

Bluebull, there was a thread on this topic here recently if you missed it, with Bobby P. offering his thoughts:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1096195545
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