Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps?

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I am very intrigued and impressed by the sound of medium powered Single Ended Triode amplifiers and would like to audition a few with my Merlin VSM-MM speakers.
My listening room is 15 x 18 with a standard 8 foot ceiling and I listen to all kinds of music with the exception of full scale classical. I listen at what I consider a medium level. I know that the Merlinâ€™s are relatively efficient with an 89db rating, and the Merlin website recommends tube amp with more than 17 watts, but I would like to gather some first hand field experience and opinions on the Merlin/SET combination. The SET amps that I am considering range in power output of 20 to 50 watts Class A.

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Topic - Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - Robert Blake 08:24:51 09/25/06 (7)

Re: Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - WSTam 10:16:42 09/27/06 (0)

It might be good for you and it might not....... - Sordidman 17:08:16 09/25/06 (0)

Re: Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - vaifan 16:33:49 09/25/06 (0)

Re: Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - Robert Blake 10:01:28 09/25/06 (1)

as a rule, yes... - Bobby Palkovic 12:58:36 09/25/06 (0)

Re: Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - Bobby Palkovic 09:16:35 09/25/06 (0)

Re: Can Merlin VSM be driven by SET amps? - GEO 08:32:23 09/25/06 (0)

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