What new amp for my Merlins

Jaydiane, You might check with member Sbank who recently changed to Atma-Sphere MA-1 amps on his Merlin VSM-MXs. I understand he's enjoying the combination.

Link to Sbank's system description
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Although Bobby says that the MA-1s are the way to go, if you cannot go that high, consider Atma M-60s, but only if you can go balanced out to the amps. Otherwise, Joule Electra or Berning. If you are in the northeast, you are welcome to come to CT and hear the M-60s and VZN-80.

Is there anyone using the Ars-Sonum Filarmonia SE integrated amp that Bobby imports and recommends?

Although Bobby says that the MA-1s are the way to go, if you cannot go that high, consider Atma M-60s, but only if you can go balanced out to the amps. Otherwise, Joule Electra or Berning. If you are in the northeast, you are welcome to come to CT and hear the M-60s and VZN-80.

Tvad,

I ordered the Filarmonia last March and expect to be getting it soon. Have TSM-MX's w/TG Audio speaker cables. I'm getting anxious about the new integrated. Have heard so many good things about it.