Merlin TSM with Shindo 25 watt amp

Specifications from Merlin website
Impedance:
8 ohms nominal
6.5 ohms minimum
14 ohms at crossover point
Sensitivity:
87 dB, 1W/1m (2.83V)
Excellent tube amplifier compatibility
Power Handling:
80 watts (program)
Maximum output 104 dB (program)
Power Requirements Suggested:
30 watts minimum (tube)
30 watts minimum (solid state)
120 watts maximum
I think looking at the above the Shindo will be at the minimum requirement but I would trust Bobby
It is a wonderful amp

Not enough. I tried the haut brion with the merlins and it was not enough, close but not enough and my room is 13 x 18 x 8. Great tone though. My preamp was a monbrison.

Hi there,

I'm running the Manley Stingray II, usually in triode mode which is barely 20 watts. My room is fairly large. This allows my Merlin TSM-MXr's to not only sound beautiful but also play louder than most people might like. I never get the impression that the amp is working hard either.
I've read about people using the same kind of power for the VSM's as well, so I can't see how this would not work for you.

Merlins can be seen here in my room...
http://GhostLight.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v14/p644580355-4.jpg

Cheers,

Rob