I have heard the Fountaines and while they are a good speaker I would not call them a great speaker. I have not heard the Reynauds.
I have Merlin VSM-MX's and I love them (as do many others on this forum). They have the esotar tweeter and do not have a large footprint. Merlin's are musical, well balanced, transparent and non fatiging. I think that they do best with tube amplification. They are also very well finished. I encourage you to read on this forum and audioasylum.
My understanding is that there is a very well matched integrated that perfectly complements the Merlins, it is called the Filharmonia and its retail cost is $3500. My suggestion is that you call Bobby Palkovic at Merlin and speak to him.
I have Merlin VSM-MX's and I love them (as do many others on this forum). They have the esotar tweeter and do not have a large footprint. Merlin's are musical, well balanced, transparent and non fatiging. I think that they do best with tube amplification. They are also very well finished. I encourage you to read on this forum and audioasylum.
My understanding is that there is a very well matched integrated that perfectly complements the Merlins, it is called the Filharmonia and its retail cost is $3500. My suggestion is that you call Bobby Palkovic at Merlin and speak to him.