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Pass Labs X250 with merlin VSM-mm/system overhaul?

Hello,
This is my first post on this board. I own a pair of Merlin VSM-mm's with Super Bam - current CD player is a Sony SCD-555es and amplification is bryston B-60 with occasional berning EA-230 and Bedini 25-25 amplification. I understand that this is not the perfect situation - solid state preamp section on my bryston running the berning or bedini.
I guess I need an overhaul of my system - looking to run a new preamp - ditch the bryston bedini and berning and get a new amplifier. I don't believe that the super high end esoteric stuff is my game - so I don't want to spend more than 2000 for a preamp and similarly on an amp(used). Oh - and I NEED a remote for the pre - not having a remote for the bryston has driven me nuts. tube preamp and ss amp - that's what I'm thinking. Not really interested in an integrated - actually not at ALL.
Best Regards,
Brian
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tvad
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Bobby P. often mentions the BEL 1001 solid state amp as a good match with his Merlin speakers. They can be found used for $1500 - $2000.

Provided the impedance match with whichever amp you select is good, the Dodd or Joule preamps would be good choices.
tvad
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...or bag the separates and buy the integrated amp specifically tailored for the Merlins, the ARS- Sonum Filharmonia SE.

One was listed for sale today.
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