Amp suggestion for Merlins?

It is well known that Merlin always present their speakers with Joule-Electra power amplifier 80 or 100 watts.
Its not integrated amp so you need separate preamp. If on the budget use passive (TLC, in my opinion, are the best for money see Promethious (spl?)

Ain;t no better amplfiier for merlin then J-E !!!!! Does not exist - ask Bobby from Merlin

Isn't the Ars Sonum integrated what Bobby uses now? At least that is what I thought he had at RMAF this year. If that amp is in your budget it should work quite nicely with the speakers.

Just to wrap up my own question - for several reasons, I ended up purchasing a Rogue Cronus Magnum. No complaints. First tube amp. We'll see what the future holds. Thanks to everyone for their excellent input.